No dog owner wants an aggressive animal on their hands, so ensure you don't do anything to encourage such behavior. Certain archaic forms of dog obedience training will create such traits in your pet. For instance, physical obedience training comes to mind, first and foremost. This form of training will only cause frustration for both you and your dog, and will cost you frustration and a "would-have-been-good" dog.
To use a good rule of thumb, be sure that the only type of physical contact you have with your dog is to show affection. Otherwise, disciplining your dog or punishing your dog in a phycically-abusive way will only harm your pet. Training won't generate improvement with a frightened pet.
The only reason, it seems, that owners harm their pets is because they're frustrated, or because they are simply trying to drive home a point. The fact is that expressing your anger this way will only make training nearly impossible. You don't want your pet to flinch when you raise your hand. You may also create a situation where your dog begins to fight back with a snarl at his lips.
Naturally, a dog can't speak to you in your language and let you know they're sorry. Thus, they only respond in one of two ways: to saunter off, or to become angry. Don't expect your dog to respond in any way other than that. If they pee on the floor, or knock your trash over, or rip open your shoes - these are dog behaviors, and shouldn't merit abuse of any sort.
Rather than resort to the lowest denominator of training, you will get a lot further if you simply used a firm tone of voice. If you use this properly, you can prevent your dog from acting poorly. They will learn to heed your voice and will note your displeasure in your tone, and will respond far better to that than physical force.
You'll have to be sure that you affirm your place as the leader of the "pack," and treat them as you would a child. If you are after obedience, then you have to keep your composure and keep your emotions in check - don't abuse your dog.
The last thing is that you'll need to be sure that your tone of voice alone is what you use, and don't yell or scream. Your voice should be firm and steady. Yelling can also produce the emotional response in your dog that physical abuse can. Be sure to use your words in such a way that you make your point, and do so in a more controlled fashion.
As said above, the only type of physical contact you should give your dog is one of affection. Don't allow your anger to carry you away in a moment of rage. You will only hurt your credibility and your dog, rather than inspire obedience.
To use a good rule of thumb, be sure that the only type of physical contact you have with your dog is to show affection. Otherwise, disciplining your dog or punishing your dog in a phycically-abusive way will only harm your pet. Training won't generate improvement with a frightened pet.
The only reason, it seems, that owners harm their pets is because they're frustrated, or because they are simply trying to drive home a point. The fact is that expressing your anger this way will only make training nearly impossible. You don't want your pet to flinch when you raise your hand. You may also create a situation where your dog begins to fight back with a snarl at his lips.
Naturally, a dog can't speak to you in your language and let you know they're sorry. Thus, they only respond in one of two ways: to saunter off, or to become angry. Don't expect your dog to respond in any way other than that. If they pee on the floor, or knock your trash over, or rip open your shoes - these are dog behaviors, and shouldn't merit abuse of any sort.
Rather than resort to the lowest denominator of training, you will get a lot further if you simply used a firm tone of voice. If you use this properly, you can prevent your dog from acting poorly. They will learn to heed your voice and will note your displeasure in your tone, and will respond far better to that than physical force.
You'll have to be sure that you affirm your place as the leader of the "pack," and treat them as you would a child. If you are after obedience, then you have to keep your composure and keep your emotions in check - don't abuse your dog.
The last thing is that you'll need to be sure that your tone of voice alone is what you use, and don't yell or scream. Your voice should be firm and steady. Yelling can also produce the emotional response in your dog that physical abuse can. Be sure to use your words in such a way that you make your point, and do so in a more controlled fashion.
As said above, the only type of physical contact you should give your dog is one of affection. Don't allow your anger to carry you away in a moment of rage. You will only hurt your credibility and your dog, rather than inspire obedience.
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