Without proper training, dogs behave like dogs. They soil your house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, dig holes in your yard, scratch at the door, fight other dogs, refuse your commands, and even bite you. All this dog behavior problems are perfectly normal dog activities.
What you see as problems with your dogs behavior, are not problems at all to your dog - only to you.
The only reason for dog behavior problems are that bad behavior has been rewarded in the past.

Yes, you have trained your dog bad behavior

• You rewarded his jumping up by exchanging enthusiastic greetings...
  
  
• Dog says "Woof" and you open the door to let dog out. "Woof" and you open it again to let dog in...
  
  
• Dog runs away – and you chase him...
  
  
• Dog demands petting - and you obey…
  

To stop dog behavior problems you have to stop rewarding your dog for certain behavior, and teach your dog what behavior you 'DO' want instead.
Dog behavior that is not rewarded will decrease in intensity, duration or frequency and in time disappear.
Conversely, dog behavior that is rewarded will increase.

Without realizing it, we often pay more attention to our dogs bad behavior. Dogs who do not receive a lot of attention and reinforcement for appropriate behavior may engage in destructive behavior when their owners are present as a way to attract attention – even if the attention is "negative", such as a verbal scolding.

Dogs tied or kenneled out in the backyard for long periods, crated inside all day, or exercised only at their owners' convenience are likely to develop serious dog behavior problems.

Your dog may be lonely, bored, frustrated, or anxious, but he is not malicious, vindictive, or petty.

To prevent dog behavior problems train your dog early. The best age to start is approximately 12 weeks of age - and there is no end - it’s a lifelong journey. Kind of like our own education - we learn new things daily. By training your dog good behavior, you will soon have a reasonable household and a happier dog as well.

Never hit, kick, or slap your dog. No need for yelling, or punishing, wooden sticks, or a dog training collar. Sure, he will still love you. Even abused dogs love their owners - their unconditional love is the unique characteristic of dogs. But, it is the quickest way to erode your dogs trust in you. Punishment will not stop dog behavior problems.

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