Emotionally attached owners who treat their dog as an equale or loved one are creating situations

If leadership has not been established then now is the time to let the dog know who is the true leader. The owner has some options, take formal dog training, learn how to be the leader, set rules for the dog and family members. Put the leash on in the house where the owner goes the dog goes, use a crate if one is available or have and area where the dog can be contained. A dog that is able to freely roam around the in side or out side of the house is a dog that is taking over the territory. Leash the dog in the car, this will keep the dog in one place, it will not let the dog roam around the vehicle and it is a safety measure in case of sudden stops or an accident. No heads hanging out the window.

 

Here are 5 major advantages to using a crate!

Protection from human visitors
 
Use Dog Crates for House Training
 
Use Dog Crates to get some time-out from your Pup
 
Dog Crates provide piece of mind.
 
Dog Crates and Kennels - Introducing your dog-to-dog crates can make it easier for dogs to adjust to kennels.
 
The leash gives the dog owner a physical connection to the dog and also aids in control.

DOES YOUR DOG

All answers are yes or no. They cannot be maybe, sort of, and sometimes or any answer but yes or no. This is a partial list of potential problems

WARNING any or all of the problems may escalate

1.When you tell the dog to sit will the dog sit (and not move)

2.Who eats first at your house, the dog or you?

2b, When its time for the dogs dinner, is the food just put on the floor and the owner gets away just before being trampled.

3. Does the dog get up on any furniture with out being told (this includes your bed)

4. Are there toys lying around the house and the dog can take them whenever he/she feels like it

5.When the dog is lying around do you step over or around the dog (not wanting to disturb the dog)?

6.Does the dog go in and out doors first?

7.When the family is watching TV. Reading or doing family things has the dog ever got up and left the room

8.Does the dog always come when called?

9.Does the dog ever take anything that is not given to him/her?

10. Does the dog go nutty when you come home?

11. When someone comes to the house does the dog go to the door first?

12.When in the car does the dog roam around, or sit up front with the driver/passenger seat

13. Has the dog been fixed?

14.Does the dog ever get pushy for affection (petting)?

15. When out for a walk does the dog walk beside you?

16. Does the dog act aggressive around other dogs/cats/animals

17. Can you trust the dog when house/car doors are left open?

18. Who in the house hold does the dog listen to better

19. Are there children in the house and does the dog act differently around them

20. Have you and the dog ever taken dog owner-training classes

 

These questions are not all inclusive each owner can probably add to this list