How can I stop my dog from counter-surfing?

One of many dog behavioural problems encountered is counter surfing. A typical scenario is we have John and Sara intently watching a TV movie. Their dog, Rover, slowly gets up and heads for the kitchen. As the movie ends, Sara notices Rover on his bedding repeatedly licking his lips and a trail of crumbs and blue goop come from the kitchen. Sara leaps up and heads for the kitchen and notices the table a disaster zone of blueberries and crust pieces coming from what was a beautifully baked pie.

One suggestion is to make sure the counters/tables are cleared of items that the dog could get into. Also, as a safety net, one would put temporary barriers (doors, folding gates, etc.) to prevent the dog from entering those areas it’s not permitted to be in. For example, if the dog is in the living room with you, then he/she should be contained in the room with you so that you can fully monitor him/her. After all, there’s always a chance that one might forget to clear items on that table and/or counter.

However, this is only part of the solution to counter-surfing. One must also add a positive and motivational daily dog obedience training routine to help modify this behaviour problem.

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You have a serious behaviour problem on your hands if your dog regularly growls, snaps, or bites. One of the top reasons why people take their dogs to a behaviourist is aggression. Aggressive behaviour can be any behaviour that is connected with an attack or impending attack. It includes becoming still and rigid, growling, snarling, baring teeth, lunging, and nipping or biting. Choosing aggression prevention dog training in Burnaby helps your dog to eliminate aggressive behaviour.

Signs that Your Dog May Become Aggressive

Some of the signs that show that your dog may become aggressive are,

Growling and snapping
A rigid body and quickly wagging tail
Lip licking or yawning
Averting gaze
Raised fur
Cowering, with tail anywhere from tail tucking to the upright position

Tips to Stop Aggression in Your Dogs

When your dog becomes aggressive and shows signs of aggression, it’s important to note the situations in which your dog becomes aggressive. It helps you identify the underlying cause of aggression and manage it through private dog training in Vancouver.

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Don’t Punish Your Dog

Punishing your dog for its aggressive behaviour must be avoided because it usually worsens the problem. For example, if you respond to a growling dog by being aggressive it may feel the need to defend itself and react with a bite. Do you have a dog that exhibits aggressive behaviour? Scheduling an appointment with your dog behaviourist for dog training and dog boarding in Vancouver BC may help!

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