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If your kids are old enough to play outside, their thoughts will inevitably turn to finding a companion to join in their games. Although they may become friends with kids in the neighborhood, their thoughts will inevitably turn to the most faithful companion of all, the family dog. Dogs and kids can be a great combination. Dogs love to tag along after an energetic child and kids love the companionship. A dog can even provide protection for a child when he's out and about outside, giving you a little less to worry about. Particularly if your child is young, it's important to select a good dog for kids. Some dogs may be too large and rambunctious to make suitable companions for a small child. Here are some points to consider when choosing a canine …show more content…

Many times these are training issues that were not addressed when they were young. Unfortunately, they are often suffer the ultimate punishment for the previous owner's lack of training. Many perfectly trainable dogs end up alone and abandoned in a local shelter. With love and patience, you can break the cycle. Nervous Dog Syndrome Just like some people are not fit to be parents, some people aren't fit to be dog owners either. Here's the bottom line. If you don't have the time or patience to train your furry baby with love and kindness, you probably should invest in a pet rock. Trying to push or bully an animal into holding their waste is a no-win situation. Most dogs don't learn from screaming, yelling or physical punishment. They can, however, learn from a frequent, steady course of action rewarded with kind words, a loving pat on the head or neck and with the prize of a small treat. In fact, excessive physical or verbal admonishment may actually have opposite of the desired effect. Screaming, striking or pushing your dog's nose in their mistake may actually make them afraid of you and create "nervous dog syndrome." The result often being they won't eliminate outside or inside unless they absolutely have to. And, to make matters worse, they will probably do it when you're not around because they are afraid of being punished. Such is the case with many shelter dogs - although, you'll never know their exact …show more content…

Chewing alleviates gum pain and subsides around six months. Chewing in an adult dog is a sign of nervousness, anxiety, stress or boredom. The whys of destruction Dogs chew for attention. Negative attention is still attention. Young adult dogs and puppies need training, mental stimulation, exercise and positive attention from owners. If a puppy or young adult dog is craving attention, and walking through the house carrying a shoe causes drama, such as a game of chase, the dog will continue to do this behavior because it satisfies a need. The dog is not trying to be destructive, but saying they want to play. Dogs chew out of boredom Boredom can be fixed by providing stimulating mental activities and training sessions throughout the day as well as proper chew toys in a proper environment. Dogs naturally forage and will go looking for something to do or to eat. Redirecting this natural instinct into constructive play periods satisfies the dog's needs and ends destructive chewing behavior. Dogs chew when stressed or anxious Being alone can cause a dog to become stressed or anxious. Chewing then becomes a way to get rid of built up energy, much like a person twirling their hair, doodling or nail biting. Extreme cases of stress or anxiety require a behavior trainer or behaviorist. Dogs chew because it is natural Dogs use their mouths for everything, just as people use their hands. They pick up, carry, taste and

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