Beating out the Odds of your Dog's Bad Behavior

There have been several times in our lives, when we have used the words “No!! Bad dog!!” for our furry pal. But the one thing that we learn is that punishing the doggy does not work. The problem with punishing act is that dogs do not recognize the act for which they have been punished. If we still go ahead with the punishing act, they would respond by learning to hide the behavior. Hence, it is very important to first of all understand the bad doggy behavior and then corrective measures. Some of the bad doggy behavior to watch out for are:

• Puppy biting and jumping
• Digging
• Jumping
• Barking
• Dog-dog aggression
• Separation anxiety

Having gone through this list of bad doggy behaviors, one thing is clear that most of these dogs are not getting their physical needs met. They are either getting too less exercise or none at all. In most cases, it has been found that these behavioral problems can be corrected or significantly reduced in some way or the other through a competent organized exercise regime.

There is a definite connection between doggy behavior problems and lack of exercise. Nevertheless, exercise can greatly relieve the behavior problems. A regular exercise regimen not only meets the needs of the furry companion, but also keep him happy and fit.

Another thing that can work wonders is providing rhythmic, aerobic exercise for at least an hour five days a week. There are certain dogs that show improvement in a couple of weeks' time. But generally it takes a minimum of 6 weeks and sometimes longer to see significant results.

Before initiating with the exercise regime given below, it is very important to consult with your veterinarian and then select the ones that are best for your furry pal. Before starting the exercise do warm ups and after completion of the exercise do cool downs. Build the endurance of your furry pal slowly and gradually. Hence, balance the exercise routine carefully.

Let us look at some of the activities that you can do to exercise your pooch:

Playing Fetch With Your Furry Companion

Playing fetch is a great way to burn a lot of predatory energy of your tyke. Just ensure that the rules of the game are followed religiously. This way he will get enough physical exercise to drain him. So, he will not be able to conduct the bad behavior.

Jogging With Your Dog

Jogging is the best form of exercise for you and your furry pal. The only concern is that if you are out of shape, it would be very difficult to keep up with the pace of your tyke.

Swimming

This is the best form of exercise for your dog since it is considered to be extremely low impact. Just ensure that your pooch is pool ready and knows how to enter and exit the pool in a risk free manner.

Lots of doggy behavior problems are due to stress. The only solution for them is to increase the engagement of the tyke in regular exercise regime. Closely watch his behavior. Lots of behaviors, including digging, barking, destructive behaviors and adolescent behaviors can be cured or almost cured with a great, consistent exercise program. Remember, exercising your doggy is free of charge, extremely fun-loving and something that build a strong camaraderie between you and him. So start exercising your furry pal today!!!