The pack leader controls the food

Your dog is counting on YOU to feed him. The dog must clearly understand that the food comes from you, and no one else. During his education, give him food directly from your hand. You are not demonstrating your authority by leaving a bowl full of food on the floor. However, when you feed your dog, and he's hungry, it becomes perfectly clear in the dog's mind that you are top dog.

The pack leader eats first
In nature, the dominant dog eats first, therefore, if the dog's schedule resembles yours, make sure your dog eats last. It is imperative that the dog be with you when you eat, but from a distance, as it would be in a pack of wolves.

Urinating by submission or excitement
Urination by submission and/or excitement is normal behavior. As for submission, it is triggered by the desire to have dominance revered. As for over-excitement on the part of the dog, he will urinate because he is excited, and he cannot control his urinary functions in such situations. In many cases, frequent punishment results in the dog urinating out of submission, not excitement. These actions therefore assume an emotional dimension.

Many authors have observed that there is a higher incidence of this condition in females than in males. Probable cause could be that lack of hormones makes it difficult for females to identify male dominance. Abusive use of physical punishment by a master who desperately wants to control the dog is often the root of the problem. Furthermore, if many people are involved in correcting the dog, the latter will generalize his behavior towards everybody, and will not discriminate whether or not the person is close to him.

That is why in cases of submission, it is best to ignore rather than reprimand. The best way to gain the trust of a submissive dog is to practice a few obedience exercises without prodding the dog. Avoid manipulating the dog physically. Whenever your dog greets you by rolling over on his back, he lets a few drops of urine drop. When you enter the house, the dog turns his back to urinate. Not to be misconstrued with a problem of cleanliness, this behavior clearly depicts a dog urinating out of submission. This situation requires particular re-education. When the dog urinates in this fashion, he is telling you either that he acknowledges you as the dominant element in his reality, or he is over-excited or under excessive stress.

Remote Controlled Dog Trainer Using Spray Commander: Preliminary Remarks Programming the Remote Control Dog Training The dog's place within the family Socialization Causes for Dog Disobedience Rules and Notions of Behavior Indicators for Good and Bad Behavior Two Categories for Positive Reinforcement (Primary, Secondary) The "SOUND" Option on Spray Commander When to stop using the sound How to Reward a Dog When to use the Citronella Spray The Warning Feature on Spray Commander How to Use Correction Wisely Play During and After Training Session Never Let the Dog Win Stress and Your Dog The Ten Basic Commands Sequence Chart 1: Primary Training Phase Sequence Chart 2: Obedience Training How to Begin Obedience Training Obedience Training "SIT' when the dog is standing "DOWN" when the dog is seated "SIT" when the dog is lying down "STAND" 1 when the dog is seated "STAND" 2 when the dog is lying down "DOWN" when the dog is standing Consolidation Exercises Practice the commands from a distance Positive Association "STAY" Command The "STAY" command from a distance "HEEL" Command How to obtain desired results with a leash When the dog constantly tugs at the leash The Gentle Leader Collar for Dogs "DON’T TOUCH" Command Biting Dog Games "STOP" Command Spray Commander: A Short-Term Training Tool Re-Educating Your Dog Dealing with Unacceptable Behavior How to Evaluate a Problem Counter-conditioning and systematic desensitization 2. Systematic desensitization 3. Immersion Problems with Soiling Possible causes for soiling Fears and phobias Urinating by submission or excitement How to solve the problem The importance of a cage in education for soiling Should you catch your dog in the act Underlying reasons most frequent in dealing with soiling problems: The pack leader controls the food Examples of dominant behavior How lo introduce your dog to strangers Dog Destruction Possible causes for destruction Games and investigating the environment The dog that demands attention How to prevent destruction Before leaving the house Make sure that the dog gets enough exercise How to Prevent Chasing or Running Away Typical causes for running away or chasing Game investigation social contact Procedure to counter chasing The dog that Jumps and Grabs at People Picking up or Stealing Objects How to Stop Your Dog from Stealing Coprophagia - The dog that eats his stools The Agitated, Excitable Dog The Dog Cries to Obtain Attention or Food Separation anxiety Treating Separation Anxiety Separation Anxiety Steps 4-5 Separation Anxiety Steps 6-8 Conclusion regarding Separation Anxiety Fear of men The difference between a fearful dog and a dominant aggressive dog Fear of certain people or other dogs How the Dog reacts to Change Automobile Rides Dog Tricks and Games The search for a person or an object : "Bring to", "Bring the in" "SNIFF / FETCH" Game "JUMP" Game "ROLL OVER" Trick "GIVE YOUR PAW" "THERE'S A BISCUIT ON YOUR NOSE!" How to establish limits with Spray Barrier How to prevent the dog from leaving his territory and running away Excessive barking How are undesirable behaviors reinforced? Feline Problems Feline vocalisation Inappropriate Elimination Behavior Inappropriate Spraying in Cats Aggression among Cats How to select a good educator if you need help Dog Behavior Glossary

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