Puppies use there mouths to learn about the world, in many cases this is done through nipping. Flavors, tastes, and feel can be discovered and dogs can quickly learn what they do and don't like. Nipping and biting are problems however and all puppies need to be taught that this behavior is not ok.

Having a new puppy at home means that you need to develop puppy house training rules so that the little pup won't mess up your house. House training must be worked through by every new puppy and its owners. Some puppies learn the process very quickly, while some need more time to catch on. So don't be frustrated when you are not having that much progress with puppy house training at first. Just keep being patient and supportive and your puppy will get there soon.

Crate training a dog is essential for dog behavior modification ...So, you must first grasp the mission of the crate. The intent of the crate ISN'T for correction. If you accurately crate train a dog, he will feel it as his "safe place" and desire to spend time there when needed.

In many cases dogs bark because they have nothing else of interest to do, a lack of attention can sometimes cause the barking. A lot of the time we give in to our dogs in order to make them behave, this only teaches them that barking will get them what they want which encourages more bad behavior. It's important to learn and understand the most effective dog training techniques so that you can effectively deal with this type of behavior.

Initially dogs nee to understand that barking just for the sake of attention is not acceptable. In many cases dogs will prefer "angry attention" over "no attention". This is not the ideal way to train them however. What you should be doing is saying what you want to say, and then backing that up by an action - typically something that the dog doesn't like.

 

One of the worst things that could possibly happen is that your dog could bite an unsuspecting victim. This problem is usually not dealt with or ignored by his owner and it can become more serious as the dog gets older. If you would like to stop this particular problem, you will need to address it as soon as you notice that it is happening.

Dogs are pack animals that have long since used biting and fighting amongst themselves as a form of establishing rankings and showing dominance. Your dog actually believes that you are part of his pack and will want to protect you if he senses a threat. This is the reason dogs sometimes lash out unexpectedly. This is especially noticeable in dogs that lack obedience training.

 

There are many reasons that your dog may have a whining problem. When you learn why they are whining, you will be able to control the problem.  A couple of reasons dogs whine are that they are not feeling well, or that they are lacking attention. The whining is simply a form of telling you that's something's not right. Whining due to feeling lonely or in need of attention can be simply cured by spending some time playing with your dog. Dogs that aren't feeling well for other reasons should be taken to a vet promptly.