Dog Training:

Understanding Dog Behavior Leads To A Happy And Healthy Relationship With Your Beloved Pet!

Have you ever heard the saying that people who have dogs as pets for a long time, actually develop facial expressions that mimic their dogs?  By understanding dog behavior you will see why this is true.

They actually start to resemble each other! While it makes an amusing story, the truth is it’s the dog who’s doing the imitation, rather than the other way around.

Unlike many other pets, dogs are very loyal to their owners. In a way, understanding dog behavior is much like understanding kid’s behavior. Kids learn by emulating mannerisms and reactions  they see their parents exhibiting.  Most dogs never outgrow the 5 year old’s mentality. They don’t exercise good judgment, they’re not very sensible and they follow their basic instincts for survival.  Fortunately, kids develop beyond these basic fight or flight instincts.

Children have a good deal more intelligence than dogs do. Through experience and parental guidance, they gain better judgment, which is a primary goal of parenthood. Kids learn to communicate with words and the use of reason and logic. Our dog friends don’t have these advantages.

Understanding dog behavior requires that you understand your dog’s limitations.  You can count on your dog to remain loyal to you, love you, and misbehave whenever an enticing occasion arises.  Of course there is no ill will intended with such acts of disobedience.

Understanding dog behavior and misbehavior means that you understand that your furry friend will act like a 5 year old for their entire existence. Given the opportunity to run off with a roast beef, left  on the kitchen counter, he’ll do it now, and everytime you make that same mistake.

Understanding dog behavior involves a certain amount of diligence. Dogs are opportunists so, even though they know what you disapprove of,  they will go for it just the same.  Disciplining and dog training  helps curb their natural inclinations. I do not advocate physical measures when disciplining your dog.  A stern "NO" will usually be more than sufficient.  Also, remember positive reinforcement is a much more effective way to get your pet to behave more to your liking.  Dogs do have their limitations, but you can always count on their never ending love and devotion.

I would recommend checking out this online resource for dog training if you are having any dog behavior problems.  By training your dog yourself you will get the benefit of a stronger bond and also be able to provide a continuing education program for your dog or puppy.

It is no surprise that people who own pets are generally happier, healthier, and live longer than those who don’t.

By understanding dog behavior you will be able to affect lasting change in the behavior of your pet, and learn to appreciate their limitaitons as well.

That is what makes them man’s or woman’s "best friend"!