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Most important bit of advice you need: there are many many schools of training out there (referring both to books/resources and professional trainers) that base
by kace91 6y ago
Most important bit of advice you need: there are many many schools of training out there (referring both to books/resources and professional trainers) that base their advice in outdated, unscientific and frankly abusive dominance theories.
Long story short, every time you hear or read things like "alpha male", "becoming leader of the pack", or similar, walk away.
Despite the theories having been rebuked for decades, thousand of authoritative sources still parrot them because for some reason it resonates with some trainers and dog owners. It's sad, but there are fields in life where, if you want to educate yourself, filtering the bad advice and not trusting your sources is 90% of the work (Raising a dog is one of those fields, weight training and nutrition are others for example).
All you need for good training is positive rewards and punishing bad behavior with lack of attention "·(ie. If the dog is too excited and stars o jumping around you physically turn around and refuse to acknowledge him/her until they calm).
Have fun with your new friend! :)
- anotheryou 6y agoAlso no kennel needed (maybe a barrier until they stop peeing on your carpet at most), just train the dog to behave... And it makes sense to be very consequent about rules. Don't make exceptions. No food at the table (watch your guests), not going on to the bed, has to ask to join on the couch, no crossing a street without a "go" etc. If you want to share bed and fork with your dog that's of course your choice too :) And of course don't "calm them down" with food or something when barking...