Behaviour Training: 3 Signs You Need to Sign Your Pup Up
Puppies can be a lot of work, but it's worth it for all the love and companionship they give. However, even the best-behaved pup will need training at some point in their life. Here are some signs that your pup might need to enrol in a puppy behaviour training class.
Your puppy chews everything
Some breeds like to chew, and puppies have a lot of energy. If your pup loves to chew, they may be teething. For this reason, rawhide is usually a safe option. They can also develop bad habits if you're not careful about leaving them unsupervised around your objects. If they are left to chew on your belongings for too long, they might come to view it as their right or not realise that it's wrong. A sign that your pup has come to consider it their right to chew on your stuff is that they'll start chewing on things like shoes or remote controls, which aren't normally chewable. If this happens, it is time to think about behavioural training.
Your dog is protective or aggressive
Some breeds of dog are genetically programmed to be protective. These dogs might not necessarily be aggressive, but they will growl at other dogs, strangers, or any perceived threat. They might also feel the need to protect you from strangers or other pets, and they'll probably try to do this by jumping on them if they get close enough. Some breeds are genetically predisposed to aggression towards other dogs. Many breeds have a natural drive to bark, particularly at noises that sound scary or unfamiliar. The situation might be made worse if your pup is already used to getting left on their own a lot or hasn't been socialised with other dogs or humans. You can train a dog out of these behaviours by attending a training course with them.
Your puppy is clingy
Your pup may be clingy. If you leave them at home alone for too long, they may start to feel that they can't survive without you. This can be an unfortunate by-product of a pup having too much separation anxiety to cope with their new environment, or it can be a sign that they've been left on their own a lot for most of their life. If you suspect your dog feels this way, you need to contact dog training professionals to get some advice on how to change the behaviour.
If you would like to find out more, contact a puppy training company today.