Training your dog properly is part of everyday life.
But sometimes we make mistakes that do more harm than good to sensitive dogs.
The dog is considered to be man's best friend.
So that living together works well and the four-legged friend finds his way in our hectic everyday life, he needs our help and instruction.
After all, he cannot see clairvoyantly and does not always know what we expect from him.
So there are always misunderstandings in upbringing, because we often make mistakes unconsciously, but they can be avoided.
Dog training: three mistakes that really annoy dogs
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It is also important to avoid mistakes when training a dog.
It starts with the puppy.
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Dogs are extremely sensitive and loyal animals and show a lot of empathy for their family, which includes the owner.
If we unsettle him with unclear or contradictory instructions, if we don't react to his feelings or if we react too strongly, if we embarrass him or if we don't take his worries and wishes seriously, this can have fatal consequences.
The three most common mistakes we make when parenting:
1. Not recognizing the dog's fears or taking them seriously
Strangers visit us, we celebrate our birthdays loudly, there are thunderstorms or unusually loud noises, this is pure stress for many dogs.
They tremble like crazy and crawl into the furthest corner.
Even larger dogs that “rush into” a smaller one unchecked can become a problem.
As well as people who see their dog as a pure cuddly toy and want to pet it constantly, can trigger fears.
Here it is important to act confidently and to convey security to the four-legged friend.
If you don't take your loved one's fears seriously, you don't think they offer you enough leadership.
Better: helping your four-legged friend with things he can't stand and standing by his side in scary situations.
Understand dog language: This is how your four-legged friend shows that he loves you
Understand dog language: This is how your four-legged friend shows that he loves you
2. Scold or react disproportionately angry to small mishaps
With a change of food or stress, it can happen again and again that the four-legged friend loosens himself in the apartment.
Stealing food from the table, spreading crumbs all over the apartment or broken vases can also happen.
Whoever scolds here does him no good.
Because often he cannot understand why you are angry at the moment, he only notices your angry mood.
Better: If you notice that your four-legged friend wants to do his business, take him outside without comment.
Put things away that you don't want him to break so that he can't get to them.
3. You contradict yourself in your instructions
"What do I care about my gossip from yesterday?" A famous head of state is said to have said.
But this rule does not apply to a four-legged friend.
Allowing him on the couch today and throwing him off the next day because you feel like it leads to chaos.
Consistency is the top priority here.
What you allow once should be forever.
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