- Never correct a dog when you’re mad.
- A reward is proven more effective in teaching a desired behavior than punishment.
- Never physically harm your dog.
- It’s better to teach your dog what you want it to do rather than to focus on what you don’t want it to do.
- The most important command you can teach your dog is the recall command; it can be life saving.
- Just like people, a dog needs at least one hobby, class, or extracurricular activity to properly maintain its mind.
- Don’t ever leave your dog unattended. Anywhere. Dogs can easily be stolen out of backyards, from cars, or when tied up outside in public places. You don’t want to risk never seeing your dog again.
- Take off your dog’s collar when it’s crated as a safety precaution.
- Don’t subject your dog to extreme weather conditions. Just because it’s a dog doesn’t mean it can withstand very hot or very cold temperatures.
- Can’t get the problem resolved? Neither can many other people. Call a professional trainer or behaviorist before you give up.
