The role of children in pet dog problems deserves an entire book by itself. Children and pets are too intricately interwoven into the total family picture to allow analysis as individuals. However, it is possible to list some of the behavior children display that can cause or aggravate behavioral problems in the family dog or even with other people's pets.
About half of these child behaviorisms are quite innocent. Once parents become aware of their contribution to a problem, things are normally brought under control within a few days or weeks, depending on the severity of the problem. However, if the parents do not represent effective authority figures to the children, rehabilitation is often difficult and prolonged, sometimes requiring qualified child-parent guidance as well as canine behavioral guidance.
Cases involving deliberate, mischievous stimulation, sadistic tendencies, jealousy of the dog, and sexual experimentation or disorientation require extremely sensitive consultations that must often be preceded by private telephone consultation with the parents to ensure a neutral emotional atmosphere during the fact-finding stages. Parents should not remain passive, but should display genuine interest and understanding for the child's behavior. If the child or children believe that telling the truth may result in punishment, effective communication can be stifled.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Learn How To Bond With Your Puppy
Bonding is the key to a great relationship with your dog. Bonding means gaining your puppy's love and trust. It's usually easy and is a lot of fun. The formula is simple:
1. Be your pup's buddy.
2. Take him for short romps in the woods or park.
3. Pet him and play with him.
Most puppies are very insecure when they first come home from the breeder. Their entire world has been turned upside down. They are suddenly separated from their mother and their litter mates. You can help overcome some of this insecurity by setting up the puppy's crate is in your bedroom. There he will not feel exiled from his pack during the night. In fact, it will help him feel accepted into his new pack.
Do not undermine your puppy's growing trust with overly harsh or badly timed corrections. Trust is essential to bonding and to successful obedience training. Strive toward convincing your dog that you would never harm him or put him in a harmful situation. Owners who have their dog's trust and have formed a close bond with their dog have the highest potential of training success.
1. Be your pup's buddy.
2. Take him for short romps in the woods or park.
3. Pet him and play with him.
Most puppies are very insecure when they first come home from the breeder. Their entire world has been turned upside down. They are suddenly separated from their mother and their litter mates. You can help overcome some of this insecurity by setting up the puppy's crate is in your bedroom. There he will not feel exiled from his pack during the night. In fact, it will help him feel accepted into his new pack.
Do not undermine your puppy's growing trust with overly harsh or badly timed corrections. Trust is essential to bonding and to successful obedience training. Strive toward convincing your dog that you would never harm him or put him in a harmful situation. Owners who have their dog's trust and have formed a close bond with their dog have the highest potential of training success.
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