DOGS TUBE
Tuesday
Let me use a few real-world examples to introduce this article. I'll need to ask you a question in order to do that. What distinguishes a child who is in control from one who is misbehaving? The majority of people will probably concur that one of the most crucial elements in this process is training. Yes, merely teaching the youngster what is appropriate and inappropriate.
The same is true for your dog. First and foremost, we must consider the dog's age, and I believe you will agree that a young puppy will be more excitable and out of control than an older dog. However, training should begin with a puppy rather than when your dog is older and has developed a slew of bad habits.
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Walking on a leash nicely so the dog doesn't drag you down the street or towards other people is one of the exercises that can help with this. The sit and down stays are also important exercises for teaching control and keeping your dog calm. All of these exercises can be taught to your dog as early as four months of age. Remember that your dog, like a child, will be learning these exercises but will not be perfect at this age.
Okay, now for the good stuff. Now I'm going to show you how to calm your dog.
Exercise
Yes, it's as easy as saying "exercise." So, how do we get your dog enough exercise to keep him calm? Take daily walks. If 30 minutes isn't enough, try an hour. In fact, many people enjoy using a treadmill for this purpose.
Going out and playing retrieve games is another way to exercise your dog if it enjoys chasing a toy. Yes, keep throwing that ball or toy until your dog is exhausted.
Here's the best way to exercise your dog without doing anything. For this, I recommend doggie daycare. Choose a daycare that evaluates all new dogs for temperament before accepting them into the program. This will give you peace of mind that your dog is with other friendly dogs. I've discovered that if you take your dog to doggie daycare two or three times per week, you'll be surprised at how much calmer your dog becomes. Doggie daycare provides nonstop activity for your dog and helps him burn off some energy.
I hope this article has given you some ideas for keeping your dog calm in stressful situations. Simply remember to train and exercise your dog.
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