Bad Mannered Dogs

Bad Mannered Dogs

It’s not an uncommon sight at many off leash areas around the country…dogs behaving badly! From unruly behaviour such as jumping or pulling on the lead, to excessive barking and roaming, some dogs and their owners are in desperate need of advice.

“Some dogs are in need of training and understanding to help them adjust to the human world they reside in,” Luana Osmani, from Pets Boarding & Training says. “Commonly it will be certain triggers that will cause a dog to behave badly, or the lack of knowledge of how to prevent and reduce the problem.”

Some of this bad behaviour is battled in lonesome times at home and away from preying eyes of other dog owners. These behavioural problems can leave many owners scratching their heads over what to do. With some turning to the endless, and sometimes unreliable, information on the internet.

“Bad manners can be described as any annoying or unpleasant behavior a dog is exhibiting,” Luana says. “This can be anything from jumping on guests, barking at strange dogs, pulling on the lead and the like.”

“It’s advisable to only seek professional advice when it comes to the behavior of your dog,” Lunana suggests. “Self-diagnosing your pet’s problems on the internet can lead to more issues, enlisting the expertise of a dog handler or trainer is a must.”

Common doggy complaints;

• Pulling on lead
• Not listening
• Will not respond to training with distractions (AKA off leash area or other dogs)
• Digging
• Excessive barking
• Jumping
• Destructive behavior
• Humping
• Aggression around food and bones
• Begging around food
• Food stealing
• Anxiety
• Aggression

“The good news is this can all be prevented and helped with training,” Luana smiles. “With a little understanding and work you can really iron-out any behaviour you want.”

The key is asking for help and calling in the professionals. Enlisting in a trusted dog handler and trainer can help you appreciate and recognise your dog’s strengths and weakness’. It can also make you aware of any concerning behaviours that need to be addressed such as aggression and anxiety.

“When you understand why your dog is behaving the way they are you immediately begin to improve the bond that you both share,” Luana says. “Once you start working alongside your dog you will both reap the rewards of a loving and understanding relationship, without the stress.”

A well trained dog is a happy dog. It is evident that all dogs thrive at training. It is not only good for their brains but also their general wellbeing.

“A well trained dog is much more likely to be exercised correctly and in most incidents be a well-adjusted happy dog,” Luana says. “If you are having problems with your dog’s behaviour calling in the experts will hugely help improve the issue.”

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