Pet Peeves

Reliable ways to improve your dog’s behavioural issues.

• ONE - Excessive noise - After your dog has been triggered into barking, hold a treat in front of them and don’t give it until the dog has ceased making sound. Extend these periods of quiet time before giving the treat and eventually introduce a command such as ‘quiet’ or ‘shush’.

• TWO - Messing or urinating in the house - First, establish why your dog is going inside. In older dogs it is important to rule out health issues first, while for pups, anxiety can be a contributing factor. Alternatively, it may simply be that a dog needs to be let out more regularly. In any case, it is important to reassure rather than punish, and consider calming aids to soothe them. l DAY CARE PLAY CENTRE

• THREEDigging - Digging in your garden can be tempered by longer walks and extended play in order to tire a pooch out. If all else fails, you may want to consider consigning an area specifically for your dog to dig.

• FOUR - Begging - To dispel begging during family mealtimes, make a point of sending your dog to their bed or even to another room until you are finished eating, at which point you can o er them food.

• FIVE - Aggression - It can be easy to pinpoint the particular trigger that is bringing out the snarlier side of your beloved pet. In such cases, understanding, love and an attempt to avoid such events can solve the problem, but if the behaviour continues it may be worth seeking the help of a professional trainer.

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