How Do I Get Good Behavior From My Dog? Making Behavior Modification Simple
What does it really take to get your dog to not act like an idiot? Think about good behavior as an open-book test. We prepare canines with a three-step process:
Notice the unwelcome behavior from the dog.
Show the dog something that you prefer.
Shut down unwanted behavior or praise good behavior when you see it.
Our dogs respond well to consequences from the people they respect. Once they know what is expected, they are often eager to please us and earn more praise.