What do I do if my dog is misbehaving?

What do I do if my dog is misbehaving?

Teach an alternative behavior
Instead of doing the undesirable behavior, teach them a behavior you would like them to do instead
Manage the environment
If Taco is eating the food you leave out on the table, stop leaving food out on the table. If Snoopy is ripping up blankets, don’t leave blankets where Snoopy can get them.
Remove attention
If your dog is barking and whining at you, walk away and leave the room. Close the door if you have to, or put them in a play pen. Completely ignore them until they calm down. Dogs want our attention most of all, and they will quickly learn that certain behaviors lose your attention completely!

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Rob Hallberg

Rob is the head dog trainer at Chelsea Walk and Train. Rob is presently finishing up an apprenticeship with a master dog trainer. He has been fascinated with animals his entire life. Some of his earliest memories involve animals, and the urge to learn more about them. Rob wanted to be a marine biologist as a child and would watch nature documentaries almost every day. Rob’s dog walking services include a combination of walk and train. Rob also offers pet sitting to his regular clients.

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