-- Dogs are undeniably and irresistibly adorable! They are considered to be “happy pills” and a man’s best friend. It is inevitable however to encounter circumstances when a dog becomes naughty, whether short-term or long-term.
The common assumption why a dog is naughty is because there is something wrong with the dog. This may be true, for some dogs might be feeling uncomfortable or unwell that is why they become naughty, in order to grab the owner’s attention. However, this is not always the case. More often than not, the cause of dogs being naughty arises from poor management or training.
Fortunately, there are ways on how to properly deal with and how to reverse the naughtiness of dogs. Starting anew, undergoing a well-planned and efficiently carried out dog training, and treating the dog differently – in a better and more desirable way – are keys to helping a naughty dog become nice.
Here are a few common examples of naughty dog behaviors, coupled with suggested ways of dealing with them.
1. Destructive chewing and biting. For some reason, such as boredom and anxiety, dogs love chewing on things, and sometimes, they cross the border and chew on things they should not even be touching. Dogs may bite, chew, and play with slippers or a piece of clothing, thereby destroying them. Try to pinpoint the root cause of this naughty behavior by keeping the dog busy, while at the same time, getting to know what best soothes and appeases this destructing chewing and biting. Provide the dog with various activities it can expend its energy or give allowed and acceptable items that it can chew on.
2. Excessive barking. Barking is a natural phenomenon among dogs for it is one of their means of communication. However, the problem arises when barking becomes excessive and inappropriate. First and foremost, identify what triggers the barking and from there, it is easier to determine the most suitable way to address the excessive and nuisance barking. Pay attention to the body language of the dog when barking, for it will suggest the reason behind its barking – may it be a demand, an alert, just for fun, among many other possible reasons. There are several other ways of managing inappropriate barking, one of which is turning to the help of technological devices such as a dog bark collar. Dog bark collars are designed to regulate barking of dogs by detecting dog barking, and then sending a signal that would warn the dog or serve as a consequence of its barking.
3. Aggressive jumping. Jumping is a dog’s way of showing excitement, of greeting, or to pose a challenge. This aggressive becomes problematic when dogs do it out of the blue and very aggressively, and especially among gigantic dogs because of their humongous size. Keep calm and keep your voice at a low level in reminding the dog to not jump on people.
There are several other naughty dog behaviors, these are just the common ones. Some naughty dogs dig through appropriate places or in extreme circumstances, even attack and bite other people. All naughty behaviors, regardless of its extremity, deserves utmost attention and should be addressed. It should not be ignored, for it may lead to more serious problems and can pose a hazard to the dogs’ own safety or to other dogs and people.
With patience, understanding, the right training, and consistency, naughty dog behaviors can be corrected and reversed. Investing the necessary time and effort in training the dog and correcting its naughty behaviors will go a long way in making a happier, healthier, and safer dog.
Release ID: 157499