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What should owners of “problem” dogs do: a dog trainer advises starting with a visit to the vet
13.08.2024 13:38
Cynologists urge novice dog owners to immediately take off their rose-colored glasses, since training a dog is not as easy as it seems.
Dogs are not born perfect, and sometimes their behavior leaves much to be desired, which is why dogs are called “problem dogs.”
If you notice that your dog has stopped obeying you, check its health, change your approach to training, and eliminate stressful situations. When you eliminate the cause, the dog's behavior will gradually change, - Vladimir Golubev, head of the Russian Cynological Federation, told Sakhalife.ru .
First, you need to visit a veterinarian.
Abnormal dog behavior may be caused by health problems, pain, or other discomfort.
It is important to monitor changes in your pet's mood, the appearance of apathy, anxiety, and aggression.
But you need to forget about self-diagnosis and self-medication.
Secondly, the owner's behavior
For a dog, the most important quality of a person is predictability. Only in this case will it behave calmly.
If a person encourages some deviations, does not work on discipline, and then scolds the dog when he is in a bad mood, then what kind of behavior can you expect from the pet?
Thirdly, methods of education
Each dog has its own approach, load and training methods. This can be food rewards or active games.
General recommendations may not work, so it is important to take into account the character and characteristics of your pet.
And finally, if you need advice or assistance, you should only contact trusted specialists.
Also, you shouldn’t expect instant results – you’ll have to be patient and strong.
