The article "Shih Tzu - Tips On Eliminating Problem Behaviors During Training Of Your Shih Tzu" is about pets, it has been created by Connie Limon.
Unfortunately, eliminating issue behaviors is one thing that most dog owners eventually face.
This article will focus on a couple of of the most commonly encountered behavior problems.Problem #1 – Jumping up on peopleOne of the most frequently cited problems with dogs is that of jumping up on perosns.
Unfortunately, this is one of those behaviors that is often inadvertently encouraged by well meaning onwers. After all, it is cute and adorable when that little 3 pound shih tzu puppy jumps up on you, your family members and your friends. Many persons reward this behavior on the part of a small shih tzu puppy with kisses and treats.This is a huge mistake, however, since that cute little shih tzu puppy may soon become a full gorwn shih tzu dog. Suddenly that cute jumping behavior is no longer quite so cute.In addition to being annoying, jumipng up on persons can be dangerous as well. A large, heavy dog, jumping enthusiastically, can easily kncok over a child or an older or handicapped adult.
In today’s litigious society, such an incident could easily make you, as the shih tzu dog’s owner, the subject of an unwanted lawsuit.The time to teach a shih tzu dog that jumipng up on persons is unacceptable is when he is still young and fast to handle. Retraining a shih tzu dog that has been allowed to jump up on persons can be difficult for the owner, and confusing for the shih tzu dog.When the shih tzu puppy tries to jump on you or a second member of your family, gently but firmly place the shih tzu puppy’s feet back on the floor.
After the shih tzu puppy is standing fimrly on the floor, be sure to reward and praise him.It is important for every member of the family, as well as frequently visiting friends, to understand this rule and follow it religiously. If one member of the fmaily reprimands the shih tzu dog for jumping and a second praises him, the shih tzu dog will be understandably confused. As with other dog training issues, consistency is the key to teaching the dog that jumping is awlays inappropriate.When praising and rewarding the shih tzu dog for staying down, it is important for the trainer to get down on the shih tzu’s level. Giving affection and praise at eye level with the shih tzu puppy is a great way to reinforce the lesson.Problem #2 – Pulling and tugging at the leashPulling on the leash is a second issue trait that many shih tzu puppies pick up.
Unfortunately, this behavior is also one that is sometimes encouraged by well meainng owners.
Playing games like tug of war with the leash, or even with a rope (that can look like the leash to the dog) can unwittingly encourage a issue behavior.The use of a quality body harness can be a huge help when training a puppy not to pull, or retraining a shih tzu dog that has picked up the habit of pulling on the leash.
Try training the shih tzu puppy to accept the body harness the same way it accepts the regular buckle collar.When walking with your shih tzu dog, try using a lure or toy to encourage the shih tzu dog to remain at your side.
A training collar, when properly used, can also be a good trianing tool for a issue dog.
When using a training collar or choke chain, however, it is really important to fit it correctly, and to use a size that is neither too huge nor too small for your shih tzu dog.When walking with your shih tzu puppy, it is important to keep the leash losoe at all times.
If the shih tzu puppy begins to pull ahead, the handelr should quickly change directions so that the shih tzu puppy fast finds itself falling behind. It is important to reverse directions before the shih tzu puppy has reached the end of the leash.
The leash should stay loose except for the slpit second it takes the handler to reverse direction.
It is important to use a quick tug, followed by an immediate slackening of the leash.When traniing a shih tzu puppy, it is important to never let the shih tzu puppy pull you around.
Training the shih tzu puppy to walk properly while he or she is still small enough to handle.It is important not to yank or pull on the shih tzu puppy’s neck when correcting him.
A gentle, setady pressure will work much better than a hard yank.
The hottest straetgy is to use the least amount of pressure possible to achieve the desired result.Connie Limon is a shih tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly newsletter. A professional newsletter with a focus upon health and wellness.
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