Dog Training Mistakesthe dangers of taking bad adviceDog training mistakes are usually so subtle that pet owners don't even realize they're making them. If you're like most pet owners, or are experiencing either problems with potty training or other canine behavior problems then following bad advice and/or making subtle mistakes are probably the culprit. But dog training mistakes don't have to ruin your puppy raising experience! This can be a super time for both you and your puppy, but undetected and many times critical mistakes can rob you of the joy and bonding you would otherwise have with your puppy during this time. Dog training mistakes can and will have a negative impact on your dog's permanent personality. The ironic thing is, is that most mistakes are actually harder to follow through with than following the correct principles, AND they add more problems instead of helping. So not only do mistakes make you work harder and get unpleasant results, but your puppy suffers for it in the end and so does the cooperative relationship you wish to build.
When a puppy displays early signs of behavioral problems they frequently escalate by the time the puppy reaches adulthood. Any one or more dog training mistakes could be the culprit. Some of the most damaging dog training mistakes are those that are usually overlooked...And some of the WORST mistakes I've seen are ones that an innocent pet owner has been advised to do by a NONcredible source.
Here are just a few dog training mistakes that cause or contribute to canine behavioral problems:
*Using the word "no" with your puppy's name after it
*Accidentally teaching your dog to ignore you
*Using force to try to teach a command
*Hitting, swatting or spanking to "correct"
*Introducing the crate too quickly or inappropriately
*Using the wrong cleaner for messes(There is a specific ingredient that actually accentuates the smell of urine and this ingredient is not only contained in many household cleaners but is also present in some cleaners that are marketed just for pet messes.)
*Rubbing your puppy's nose in his mess(not only is this gross and unkind but makes the behavior worse and guaranteed to add other behavioral problems that may not appear to be connected but are caused by this mistake)
*Leaving your puppy in the crate too long for his age and size
*Giving your puppy or dog the run of the house too early
*Not properly socializing,(especially during the imprinting stages)
*Accidentally encouraging or causing barking and whining
*Reinforcing and/or causing jumping when trying to correct it
*Inconsistency-intermittant reinforcement of an unwanted behavior actually makes it more tenacious.
*Using corrections in an attempt to teach. (There is an easier more peaceful way to "teach" appropriate behavior.)
*Consoling, trying to soothe, or smooth the hackles down, and comfort your puppy or dog in a tense situation.(This actually has the opposite affect on a dog and promotes fear and/or aggression)
*Using the wrong equipment for the job-(for example, using a choke or prong collar on a puppy)
*Unknowingly letting the dog be your leader; most people whose dogs are the leader don't even realize this is what's happening.(This is one of the most common causes of stress related behavior problems in dogs.)
*Free Feeding, and not having a proper feeding schedule.
*Unknowingly teaching your dog to pull you on the leash.
These are just some of many dog training mistakes that will interfere with the peaceful lifestyle you wish to create for yourself and your dog. If you've been advised by anyone to do ANY of these things, they either have not had the proper training or are using outdated and misguided methods or both. These have all been found to cause a great deal of behavior problems in dogs and should be avoided at all costs!
The gentle and effective methods that I've used and taught over and over are proven, practical, gentle and best of all...they work!
Kathleen, Really appreciate the info, helped more than the vet's info!...Thank you so much, & it is so nice to not have to deal with her dog doo inside, she's gone outside all day! Have a Merry Christmas as ours is going to much better now with your kindly advice! Cindy  I promise you, that training your puppy or dog does NOT have to be difficult. Dogs and puppies have a very "specific way of learning" and given these keys, things can run along quite smoothly.
Obviously genetics play a role in a dog's personality but 98% of what kind of companion your adult dog turns out to be is a direct result of the early environment your dog is subjected to and how he experiences his first year.
You can safely and easily avoid dog training mistakes when you act on the right information. If your puppy is having trouble with potty training, showing early signs of behavioral problems, or trouble in any area that involves problem behaviors, then dog training mistakes are most likely the underlying cause.
WOW Kathleen! Thanks so much. You've given me lots of help. I was doing some of it, but not all of it. I truly can't thank you enough. He is such a sweet little thing.
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