10 Mistaken Training Methods to Avoid When Your Puppy Enters a New Home

Apr 19,2024
3Min

1. Resolutely put an end to corporal punishment. Using corporal punishment to force a dog to obey is the most unacceptable method. Like any animal, dogs are very wary of people. From a dog's perspective, being beaten or kicked for no apparent reason can only create the impression of "abuse."

2. Even though the dog makes you very angry, don’t yell at the dog because it is disobedient. That will only make the dog more confused.

3. Don’t chase the dog. That can make naughty dogs more excited and timid dogs dangerously overly fearful. Note: Especially on the side of the road it can be more dangerous, both for you and the dog.

4. Don’t force a dog that can’t understand the command for a while. High pressure may make it feel bad about giving up on itself.

5. Do not blindly pull up the neck chain or dog harness. This can damage the dog's neck and even cause life-threatening injuries in severe cases.

6. Even if your dog is naughty and breaks your expensive glass, don’t keep it alone in a small, dark space. Space phobia is not only experienced by humans, but also by dogs, and it may be more fearful than you.

7. Don’t punish the dog that got into trouble afterwards. Dogs' memories are not as good as those of humans, and they will be very surprised why you suddenly yelled at them. If you want to educate and punish your puppy, remember to “catch the action”!

8. Don’t punish your puppy by depriving it of food and water. Needless to say this point, just think about your own childhood: don’t do to others what you don’t want others to do to you~

9. Refuse advice, even from close friends, that might jeopardize your bond with your dog.

10. When something goes wrong, don’t use your dog as a punching bag.

【Notes】

1. Through scientific and reasonable training, dogs can become popular family members. Training should not and cannot be achieved through simple spanking, punishment and food rewards.

2. The deep affection and understanding between the dog and its owner is the key to successful training.

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