Dogs belching problems

Dogs belching problems

Exercise is an important part of our dogs ' lives. Cesar Millan, the "Whispering Dog", tells us that to maintain a healthy relationship with our beloved dogs, this relationship should consist of 50% physical exercise, 25% discipline and 25% affection.

That's a lot of exercise!

So that we can enjoy exercising our dogs as much as they need, it is important that they behave well at par. Unfortunately, there are many dogs that are afraid of the leash itself, resulting in a neurotic, fearful and submissive behavior every time the leash comes out. In this newsletter, we will discuss the most effective way to deal with the fear of the leash.


Fear of the belt

Most of the time, the sight of the belt is enough to provoke an attack of joy: The dog knows that the strap = walks, and reacts accordingly. For some dogs, however, the leash connotes fear and submission more than anything else. Perhaps the belt was used in a negative way with a previous owner, as a tool to drag the dog. Maybe it was used to confine the dog for long hours at a time. In some extreme cases, dogs have even been whipped with the leash as punishment. Or maybe your dog is very nervous and is prone to develop phobias apparently arbitrarily. [Post: External parasites and their treatment dogs]

Although the fear of the leash can have a severely negative impact on your walks with your dog, the good news is that it is easy to heal. You just need some patience and some basic equipment.


What you will need

• A strap, made of straps or leather. Approximately 5 feet (1.25 meters) is a good length, as it allows the control without risk of the dog tangling on the leash while walking. Chain straps are not recommended as they are the hands, and they can also hit the dog in the face, which is not something you want to inflict on any dog, let alone one who is suffering from fear. of the belt!
• A good quality necklace, again made of leather or nylon straps. If you are using one with a quick-lock, make sure it is safety-approved and does not get rid of under pressure. The sliding chain collars (also known as "choke chains" or "retaining chains") should never be used in a dog without supervision, as they are a training tool, not a real collar.
• A little time and a little patience.

What to do

• Your goal here is to accustom your dog to the advantage a little at a time, keeping it within your comfort zone at every step of the way. Because you are already afraid of the leash, you will expect some discomfort in your presence, but be careful with the signs of extreme fear: hyperventilation, drooling, urine submission, blank eyes (often displaying whites). Then step one: Remember to take baby steps at all times!
• If you're really afraid of the leash, you'll need to get used to it very slowly. Practice leaving it in sight, preferably in "fun" places: next to your meal, in the preferred play areas near your bed.
• Once you have stopped reacting when you see it, present the strap in a more active way. You can do this by wrapping it around your hand as you caress and prepare it. Keep the strap in your hand while preparing your meal; Sit by him and pet him, with the belt wrapped around your hand, while he eats. Continue until you have stopped showing signs of discomfort; It may take some time, but remember that you try to get used to the strap comfortably. Any haste is counterproductive.
• When you do not show signs of nervousness with this level of progress, you can start placing the strap on your collar. Fit in a quiet stay, using a firm and quiet voice, and cut the leash. Don't do too much damage: Your dog will take your emotional and psychological cues from your behavior. If he acts like it's no big deal, he'll follow his example.
• Once the belt is activated, give it time to get used to the feeling that something is hanging from the neck. You may feel a little bit panicked at this stage, and start groping your neck and try rubbing the strap on the ground. If you show signs of nervousness, distract him with a game: a short tug-of-war game (as long as you know how to throw the toy when you've had enough) is a good idea; If you can run without getting tangled in the strap, play a short fetch game; Or, if you two are out in a secure, closed area, you can take a short walk. Do not attempt to touch the strap at this stage, just let it walk freely.
• Take off the belt after five minutes or so, and congratulate him for being such a good boy. Give him a couple of tasty little treats, and lots of caresses.
• Repeat these last three steps several more times before proceeding to the next level: you want to give yourself many opportunities to get used to the feeling of the leash before you start using it to control your walk. The more positive associations form with the strap (what you will do through the games, walks and treats while wearing it), the better it will be for your progress.
• Then it's time for a brief obedience training session while wearing the leash. Five minutes is enough: practice a sit and the recovery command ("ven") while using the strap. This will reinforce your authority and leadership, and will remind you that you are still expected to obey it while using the leash.
• When you are easily obeying your orders with the strap on, you can take it for a short walk while wearing it. If you're nervous, don't reinforce your nervousness by rewarding it carefully. Just ignore and keep walking. Remember, he takes his signals from you, so just stay calm and wait for it to happen.
• If, at any time, you feel that you are simply too nervous to continue (for example, if you are still panicking after three or four minutes of walking with the leash), return to the level where you felt 100% comfortable for the last time. Wait a few days at this stage before you try to continue.

Things to Remember

• Remember to be patient! Don't try to accelerate your dog's progress: the use of force is counterproductive to its ultimate goal. You are teaching him to relax and be quiet with the leash: if you feel stressed or frustrated by his lack of progress, he will be able to say it, and his levels of anxiety increase, not diminish.
• Remember not to indulge your nervousness or pamper you if you get nervous or nervous. If you react to her crying and tremble with caresses and lullabies, you're saying it's okay to feel that. If you are nervous, or ignore and continue, or distract you with a game or a short walk. If you are still terrified after three or four minutes, go back to the previous step and give it more time.
• This does not need to be said, but never corrected or punished by nervous behavior; Again, it's extreme counterproductive.

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More information For more information on a variety of leash-related problems, as well as a detailed view of the entire spectrum of common canine behavior problems, you may want to consult. [Post: Dog disobedience training]