Dog Tip of the Day

Dealing with Problems on Your Dog Walk

Do you have problems when you walk your dog? If so, according to Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, you're in the majority: in his new Common Canine Misbehaviors DVD identifies this problem as the #1 problem dog owners face. According to Cesar Millan:

A canine pack leader leads, and so should you! Your dog should always be next to you or behind you, never out in front. Make sure you are the first one out the door and the first one to come back in.

What other problems did Millan identify most common? According to the National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, these behaviors ranked as most troublesome:

#2 Barking at a Specific Stimulus
#3 Dealing with Your Dog Barking While You're Away
#4 Dealing with Overexcited or Hyperactive Dogs
#5 Dealing with Aggression Toward Other Dogs

Photo courtesy CesarsWay.com /photo by Robin Layton

Labels: Cesar Millan, Training

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