Contrary to the old saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’, dogs love to learn. Dogs become part of the family and dog ownership is hugely rewarding and enjoyable. However, it is not unusual for dogs to develop unwanted behaviours such as jumping up, begging, excessive barking, pulling on the lead, fears and phobias, anxiety and aggression.
The good news is, that as an owner, you can have a huge influence on your dog’s behaviour and you can quickly establish the new behaviours you’d like to see and avoid those unwanted ones.
This starts with understanding your dog’s breed, natural drives, instincts, diet, experiences and what your dog needs. Together with an understanding of how your dog learns and communicates you can pin-point which behaviours can be changed and which behaviours need to be redirected in a healthy way. Dogs are keen learners and you can start to change unwanted behaviours surprisingly quickly. This requires commitment from you, but your efforts will be rewarded as you start to develop a happier, stronger and more enjoyable bond with your dog.
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