Dog Training Secret Is No Means No

I know surprisingly many dog owners who do not understand that telling a dog NO should really mean NO. I see it overall, dogs not listening their owners when they are told to stop and not do something. The soft positive training mode has made us believe that there should be no corrections in dog training. Nowadays, quite often, when people finish a training class with their dogs they are still not able to manage their dog. The dog simply does not obey the owner. By time the disobedience just gets worse. Dogs jumping on visitors, running wild in neighbour's yard and do not come when called. In worst case even aggressive and attacking all cats, dogs and sometimes even humans they see. In positive case, the owner calls to a dog behaviourist asking help with the problem. In negative situation they put their beloved dog down to sleep saying "this is best for the dog". But is it really? Wouldn't it be better just to teach to the dog meaning of "No" when it is the right time? Do not take me wrong, I do not encourage using compulsive training in dogs. But a dog owner should also understand that without rules and boundaries they will never become obedient. They do not understand that "there is a written law somewhere". Dogs understand "the law" only when we tell them "No" - that is the law.

The reason why there are so many different type of training methods like compulsive training, motivational training, soft training etc. is because dogs are different. Dogs, by the character, can be very different. What works with one dog does not work with another dog. For sure, in the modern world there is no place for brutality whether its normal life or dog training. On the other hand, without boundaries and rules could not perform also a democratic country. If there would not be needed corrections then why on the earth do we need prisons for human beings? Unfortunately, that also applies to the dogs. If we don't want to raise criminals from our puppies we need to start teaching them what are the rules of the human society. That way our dogs would fit into modern society and could live happy and fulfilling lives. Which means that also we could be happy and enjoy life with our dog.

For that, we need to teach to our dogs from the puppy hood that there is a word "No" and what it means. Dogs are different, very different. What works with one does not necessary work with another. Firstly, everything starts from the dog and owner relationship. The better the relationship the easier it will be for the owner to make his dog understand what he means by "No." The softer is the dog's character the lesser problems are with teaching "No" to the dog. To some dogs it is enough when you just tell them "No" and then move them away from the problematic area. To some dogs you have to raise your voice so they would listen to you. But if a dog has got a stubborn or strong dominant character just telling "No" is not enough and there should be taken compulsion into action. But it is simply unacceptable to use compulsion with soft type of dogs who would pee even with strong voice given orders. The level of the correction should always respond to the strength of the dog's character. Do not let the dog's size fool you! Some small dogs, especially terriers, have got much stronger character than some large breed dogs.

I, myself, do not believe in alpha role which is a very popular for some dog behaviourists. But I really do believe in dogs learning what is good and what is bad. It is much easier to teach to the dog from puppy hood what is right and what is wrong. The same way as teaching to the children about human society what is right and what is wrong. Than to start teaching an adult who has got no idea that there are rules and boundaries in the world. Dogs should know from the very young age what is allowed and what is forbidden. When raising your new puppy, to avoid future problems, just remember - No means NO!

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