My dog’s behavior is out of control! He grabs food off the counter, nips, barks at everything, and jumps on people when they enter the house.
What is your best advice for training a dog?
Start with the basics like “sit” and “stay,” and use positive reinforcement with treats or praise. Be consistent, patient, and make sure everyone in the house follows the same rules.
Reward the good behaviors. When your dog is doing something you like- sitting, laying and chewing their bone quietly, going in their crate, etc, make sure to reward it with praise and treats. Often times people punish the bad behaviors but forget to reward when they’re doing good. If all you do is punish, they will never know what you want from them and think everything they do is wrong. Showing them the behaviors we like will make them happen more often.