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When you welcome home a new canine member, you are actually welcoming a bundle of warmth and love that has winsome eyes and covered with soft fur. However, this cute little puppy has one unavoidable drawback and that is the chewing puppy syndrome.

Well, one cannot blame the puppy as chewing is its inherent habit. When your kids present you with their favorite stuffed toy or a beloved pair of shoes torn to pieces, you realize that it is high time to put an end to your puppies chewing syndrome.

The best way is to start training your puppy before he starts on his rampage. To do this you have to first understand the reason behind the actions of your chewing puppy. The first and most practical reason is that your puppy is starting to teeth and to relieve the pain it starts to chew on objects. The other reason is that they start to chew things because they do not have anything else better than that to do.

Often, they chew on something because they enjoy the scent of a family member which resides on the item ” very good sniffers, they are. They also may be trying to establish their spot as top dog in the household ” including you and everyone in the family! There’s no question that they need to chew, but a chewing puppy, unchecked, will not outgrow this tendency. Instead, once he’s out of the puppy stage, he’ll continue the practice to show his position of authority.

You first step to take care of this problem is to visit a local pet store and purchase some pet toys like hard rubber balls, fake bones, strong knotted sisal ropes and squeak toys. Once you have this loot in front of him, all you have to do is make him realize that this treasure trove is his and everything else in the house is yours.

Let him have a go at these toys and allow him to chew to his hearts content. But the minute you see him eyeing one of your shoes or other household items, round him up and admonish him with the phrase Bad Dog! or a firm No!. This phrase will register in his mind and you can use it later to train him for other behaviours.

The only reprimand for your puppys unruly behavior should be the disapproving tone of your voice before you lead him to his restricted area. The firm phrases you use to reprimand your puppy will be remembered by him and will come in handy to train him later for other behavioral problems. This simple and easy method will help to make your puppy learn what he is supposed to play with!

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Most often than not, dog owners have to take care of some issues regarding dog behavior problems. You might find that your dog is stubborn and needs more attention to be toilet trained, or your adorable little puppy shreds your favorite pair of shoes or your kids most loved toy, or for that matter anything that takes his fancy. Most often it is possible for you to deal with these problems with a little effort and patience. But sometimes, some dog behavior problems become so severe that you have to get the assistance of a professional dog trainer. Once you realize that you need a professional, it is better to consult him as soon as possible.

When I adopted my pooch,I certainly expected a few dog behavior problems. I knew how adopted puppies could be. Most of them had been abandoned at least once, and some of them multiple times. Some of the dogs have been abused, and all of them have trust issues. Like people, this could cause them to act out.

In my case the problem with my adopted puppy was based on trust issues. Though the initial days with my pooch went smooth sailing, suddenly she developed some serious behavioral problems.

If I left for even five minutes, she would literally go crazy. She would run around, howling, running into things, peeing on the floor, and acting out in any way she could. It was a serious dog behavior problem because I lived with house mates. They don’t want to have to put up with my dog’s insane behavior.

I tried a few dog training tips, but they didn’t work out that well. For a while, I would leave for only five minutes at a time, But I was unable to get her to adjust to me being gone for longer. Finally, I called a professional dog trainer.

I repeated the same phrase every time I left to come right back in. I slowly increased the time I was out of the apartment till I reached an hour. Though it took me several weeks and tested my patience to no end, finally I was able to make my pooch trust me and now she is one of the best behaved dogs in my neighbourhood.

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Dogs are probably the most lovable, enjoyable and sought after canine companions in any household. Despite the fact that all dogs are equally cute and adorable, some are of the notion that only a thoroughbred dog would do for them and go hunting for that perfect dog in classifieds and exclusive pet shops.

Off they go, searching through the classifieds and pet shops for that paragon of a dog. While I like thoroughbreds too, I find that a visit to a pet shelter tugs at my heartstrings. Most often, these dogs aren’t thoroughbreds, but what we commonly refer to as ‘mutts’, a mix of breeds. To my mind, these mutts are the best!

While thoroughbreds are perfect to show off, they can be quite temperamental, aggressive and neurotic which are qualities that you would definitely want to avoid in a family pet. But, if you look in a shelter, you are sure to find a variety of the cutest and most lovable mutts, each with their own adorable personalities from which you could choose one that tugs at your heart.

Another factor to consider is that, while the ‘fancy’ puppies in the pet shops and from dog breeders advertising in the classifieds will always find a buyer and will never end up in a shelter, shelter puppies are in danger of being put down if they don’t find a home. Of course, the shelter dog is not aware of his or her impending doom, but you are! When you adopt a puppy, you’re literally saving his life!

Mutts or mixed breed puppies normally have a stable temperament, very friendly and extremely loyal. They are perfect little endearing creatures without any genetic flaws. Mutts are very easy to be trained and housebroken. Moreover, they are cute, adorable, and adventurous. They are absolute fun to have around and your kids will love them at first sight.

Mutts have a more stable temperament than thoroughbreds and it is much easier to housebreak and train them. Moreover, mutts are the most loyal and lovable of all dogs. Though Tramp was encumbered by some genetic flaws, mutts are free from any of those flaws.

When you choose to adopt a puppy from the pound, it might be likened to choosing between a $8000 designer dress and a consignment shop retro costume. Which is more interesting? The designer number looks good in front of the paparazzi, but the retro costume has charisma!

If you’re not yet convinced to adopt a puppy from the shelter, consider this: that thoroughbred puppy is going to cost you big time. The shelter puppy can become a member of your family for a virtual song. Besides, he’s just so darned cute, he’s irresistible. When you’re looking for a canine companion, go to the animal shelter first. I bet you won’t leave before you adopt a puppy.

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