InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Dog Training Forumshttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/info@dogacademy.comThu, 09 Feb 2012 03:04:47 GMT20https://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic14104-8-1.aspxMotivation is an important element in achieving your goals. When it comes to dog training our motivation does not always line up with our goals. We might say that we want our dog to be good or to stop a particular behavior, but our desire to change our own behavior may be weak.<br><br>For better or for worse, most dog behavior problems are the result of the combination of his behavior and ours. In an effort to treat our dogs with love, we often allow them to get away with all kinds of "bad" behaviors. This leads to obnoxious habits. Fittingly enough, when our dog occasionally behaves well we are so relieved that we lavish even more praise on him, making the overall problem worse.<br><br>When you decide to make changes in your dog's behavior you will benefit from clarifying what it is that you want to fix and then going after the root of the problem. For example, your dog may bark <br>and dig excessively when he's outside. This is a common problem for dogs that don't get enough exercise. Pent up energy has to be released, so he comes up with his own solution. To fix the behavior you would have to devote more time to walking him. Clearly motivation will be important.<br><br>What if you aren't really motivated to change your behavior? Start in smaller increments.:)<br><br>If your dog's problem is that he doesn't get enough exercise, the solution is one or two 30 minute walks a day. Well, if you haven't been walking him at all, immediately switching to an hour a day is unlikely to happen. Even if you start, it probably won't last.<br><br><br>Instead of coming up with a big solution, try a more reasonable approach. Our habits build on themselves, so if you begin with smaller, but achievable, goals, then you will not only be on the right path, but you will also strengthen the habit. That way you need much less motivation to achieve your goal. As you become used to walking your dog on a daily basis, you will naturally see improvements in the amount of time you walk him and the positive results that come from it.<br><br>So, instead of looking at a big problem with your dog and expecting a big (and immediate) solution from yourself, acknowledge that your motivation to fix the problem may be a little low (that you would really prefer it to just go away) and adjust your plan accordingly. Set smaller goals that are achievable and allow the natural flow of your daily patterns to help you.Sat, 26 Feb 2011 09:47:47 GMTJonDhttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic14028-8-1.aspxHow do you solve dog begging problems?Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:24:38 GMTCJhttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13679-8-1.aspxHow can you train a dog so that he doesn't start barking too much to begin with? Surely not every dog barks constantly...:unsure:Thu, 27 May 2010 19:56:01 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic14029-8-1.aspxHow can I prevent my dog from begging at the table?Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:25:04 GMTCJhttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic14030-8-1.aspxHow do you eliminate dog begging?Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:25:29 GMTCJhttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic14031-8-1.aspxHow can I stop my dog's begging?Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:25:55 GMTCJhttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic14032-8-1.aspxHow do you fix dog begging for food?Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:26:28 GMTCJhttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13607-8-1.aspxWhat can I do to curb my dog's excessive barking when other dogs are around, walking by or even on the TV? He's driving me NUTS:crazy:Wed, 26 May 2010 19:56:10 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13608-8-1.aspxMy dog has the obnoxious habit of barking at some people when they pass by (we have an alley way adjacent to our yard). It is very embarrassing. What can I do to get his behavior under control?Wed, 26 May 2010 19:57:35 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13609-8-1.aspxWhenever anyone comes to our door my dog starts barking like a madman. What can I do to stop him from barking at the door?Wed, 26 May 2010 19:59:54 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13610-8-1.aspxWhenever we go out on a walk my dog ends up barking at other dogs that we see. This is super annoying because it's loud and making my neighbors think he's aggressive (he's not, just vocal). Any tips to help me fix his behavior?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:01:14 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13611-8-1.aspxMy dog loves to bark, lives to bark. Lately he's been barking at night, practically "howling at the moon." What can I do to stop him from doing this?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:02:38 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13612-8-1.aspxwhy do dogs bark so much?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:03:28 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13613-8-1.aspxI heard a rumor that dogs can tell when an earthquake is coming? That seems kind of absurd, but am curious, anyone else heard this?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:04:25 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13614-8-1.aspxWhat dog breeds bark the most? Which ones bark less?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:05:03 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13615-8-1.aspxHow can I train my dog to bark as a burglar alarm? He barks anyway, might as well be a guard dog.;)Wed, 26 May 2010 20:06:12 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13616-8-1.aspxHow can I control my dog's barking?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:07:12 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13617-8-1.aspxWhat's a good dog bark collar?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:07:44 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13618-8-1.aspxwhat do you think of the dog bark collars out there? are the spray ones good? sonic? etc.Wed, 26 May 2010 20:08:23 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13619-8-1.aspxWhat do you think of the bark control devices out there? Are area controls good? Anything better, worse?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:09:12 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13620-8-1.aspxWhat are the best ways to control dog barking? Thinking of buying one of these but I want to get the one that's best for him and me.Wed, 26 May 2010 20:10:35 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13621-8-1.aspxWhat dog bark control collars are best for small dogs?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:11:18 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13622-8-1.aspxAnybody had a dog barking complaint filed against them? I'm worried my neighbors might tire of my dog's incessant barking and complain.:unsure:Wed, 26 May 2010 20:12:22 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13623-8-1.aspxWhat's a good dog barking deterrent?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:14:34 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13624-8-1.aspxHow can I train my dog so that he doesn't bark every time the doorbell rings? It's kind of annoying.Wed, 26 May 2010 20:15:17 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13625-8-1.aspxAnybody used a dog barking deterrent? Got a favorite? Least favorite?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:15:59 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13626-8-1.aspxHow loud is it when a dog barks?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:16:36 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13627-8-1.aspxWhat are some good dog barking deterrent items?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:17:12 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13628-8-1.aspxAnybody gotten turned in for this? What happens? How can I get my dog to stop barking?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:18:29 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13629-8-1.aspxWhat can I do to fix excessive dog barking?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:19:01 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13630-8-1.aspxwhat can I do to fix dog barking? need tips, advice before I end up at the insane asylum.Wed, 26 May 2010 20:19:52 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13631-8-1.aspxMy dog has been barking excessively in the morning. What can I do to stop this?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:20:30 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13632-8-1.aspxWhat can be done about early morning barking? My dog is really causing trouble and I'm worried my neighbors are going to be angry if it continues.Wed, 26 May 2010 20:21:16 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13633-8-1.aspxWhat does the environmental health department does if someone complains about excessive barking?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:22:26 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13634-8-1.aspxDo dogs bark to get attention? Can they be trained to stop?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:22:58 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13635-8-1.aspxMy dog is barking for no reason. What can I do to get him to knock it off?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:23:36 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13636-8-1.aspxMy dog is barking all the time at the fence? How can I fix this noisy behavior?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:24:11 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13637-8-1.aspxWhat's a normal amount of barking for dogs?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:24:39 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13638-8-1.aspxAnybody been fined for a dog barking complaint? Is it steep?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:25:24 GMTSamanthahttps://students.dogacademy.com/forums/Topic13639-8-1.aspxIs it normal for older dogs to start barking for no reason? How can it be fixed?Wed, 26 May 2010 20:26:33 GMTSamantha