What is dog behavior modification? Dog behavior modification is the system to resolving behavioral problems. Obedience training alone cannot achieve behavior modification. Fact is, teaching obedience commands to solve a behavioral issue usually does get in the way of helping the dog resolve his or her problem.
Here are 3 dog behavior modification tricks to assist in separation anxiety.
1. The utmost effective remedy for separation anxiety includes dog behavior modification. Many canines behave well to confinement in a small space because it makes them feel safe. If your dog enjoys crate or room confinement, acting as sleeping or snacking while confined, owners must use this tip both when the owner is at home, as well as, when they are absent. Bear in mind, the crate or “safe room” is a location where your pet feels secure and happy; never treat the crate or “safe room” for discipline.
2. One of the beneficial techniques for dog behavior modification is activity or exercise. The more you exercise your dog, the more stress is relieved, hence, the less your pet will gnaw your sneakers when you are gone. There is a direct connection with stress reduction in people and exercise. The same goes with pets. Take your “furry friend” for a long, and I mean a LONG walk. It will be a terrific tension reliever for you and your dog. Think of all the connecting you will have and the terrific health benefits!!!
3. Dog behavior modification begins with you, the pet owner. Looking for the signs of distress are not hard if you pay attention. Dogs that get agitated after owners leave are most often anxious before they go. Owners need to learn to identify the signs of anxiety: pacing, whining, barking, shaking; all these signal: anxiety. Owners can not reward these behaviors by stating, “You are OK!” Before the dog becomes anxious, owners must calm the behavior by talking to the dog, massaging it or grooming it. If your dog still becomes anxious when you leave, you should ignore the behavior and not make a big deal over the dog. Making a big “to do” or pitying inadvertently rewards the anxious behavior.
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