Hello Soletes!
When a new dog arrives home, its guardians are usually concerned about three essential behaviours:
1.- To relieve themselves outside the home: Puppies aged 2-3 months need to eliminate frequently. Educating your dog in this respect requires patience and constant vigilance to avoid accidents.
Obedience: Everyone dreams of a dog that obeys and enjoys walks without the need for leashes or desperate chasing.
3.- Non-aggressive behaviourNo one wants a dog that continually barks at other dogs or people, or even bites. Early socialisation is key, but common mistakes can reverse its positive effects.
Improvisation: An Avoidable Mistake:
Planning for the arrival of a dog allows you to anticipate problems. Taking a training course on cohabitation and training before arrival can make a big difference. Waiting for problems to arise before seeking professional help is a mistake. Prevention is always better than correction.
Common Errors in Hygiene Education:
Scold him for not using the soaker: Shouting or punishing the puppy only creates negative associations with the soaker. This can lead to avoidance or anxiety.
Extending walks too long: Some dogs are slow to understand that they need to relieve themselves outside. Extending the walk may make them hold it longer, which is counterproductive.
Errors in Obedience Training:
Unsafe release: Stimuli in the street can be distracting and cause accidents. Always release in a safe and progressive environment.
Always tie it when returning home: This may cause the dog to avoid approaching. Instead, reinforce his obedience by giving him controlled freedom.
Do not reward him when he approaches spontaneously: Rewarding the approach will reinforce this positive behaviour.
Errors in Socialising and Avoiding Aggression:
Forcing him to greet other dogs: This can make other dogs uncomfortable and teach your dog to pull on the lead. Learning to accept frustration is vital to his development.
Always feed them after us: This can lead to anxiety and behavioural problems. It is better to teach him that the food comes from you, without competing for it.
Take away his bowl or disturb him while he is eating: This only creates stress and can lead to resource protection problems.
If you have identified with any of these common mistakes, don't worry, there is still time to correct the course. At Eventos Guau we have specialised courses in hygiene habits and training to help you create a harmonious coexistence with your dog. In addition, as expert canine behaviourists, we are available to offer you personalised advice, tackling problems ranging from aggression to anxieties.
Enrol in our courses or contact us today to start improving your dog's life and your relationship with him - we're here to help!
