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Destructive dog behavior should be expected when adopting a dog.  Destructive dog behavior can manifest itself  in many ways.  It can come in the form of dog barking nuisance.  Or, it can manifest in the form of dog urination problems.  Dog biting problems and in general, dog obedience problems are very common.

How Do We Deal With Destructive Dog Behavior

That depends.  Some destructive dog behavior commands more intense training.  Most destructive dog behavior can be rectified quickly. Dog problems can easily be solved if you have the right dog training guide. For a prevew of the best dog training guides visit Canine House Training.

Dealing With Dog Barking Nuisance

{Certain puppies howl alot more than others}.  It’s in their nature.  For instance, Beagles are hunters.  So their natural inclination is to bark, bay or howl.  While you may not be able to eliminate (nor would you want to) this dog barking nuisance, you can do a lot of things to minimize the barking.

Destructive Dog Behavior #1 Stop a Barking Dog

First, rule out the obvious.  It could be your dog is just bored.  Dogs bark when they want attention.  So make sure your dog has plenty of toys that will keep him occupied.  Give him a toy with his favorite treat in it but make it a challenge for him to get it out.  When you come home, make sure you lavish lots of attention on him. Dogs, especially puppies need lots of physical exercise.  Beagles are high energy dogs so they need lots of physical exercise. If you don’t wear them out through physical activity, they will bark. Take your puppie to the park for an hour or 2 each day.  Play Frisbee and Fetch with him until he’s tired. 

Destructive Dog Behavior #2 Dog Urination Problems

This issue is super simple to fix.  When you first get your puppy, you have to crate train him.  Crate training your puppy is the only way to stop him from peeing on your rug.  Why?  Because dogs don’t poop where they sleep.  Next, put your dog on a strict feeding schedule.  Unlimited food and water is completely out of the question. 

Knowning your dog’s eating schedule will force you to pay attention to his peeing schedule as they go hand in hand. 

Here is something I find important to do once your dog has peed on your carpet.  Absolutely purchase an odor neutralizer.  If you try to use ammonia or store bought detergent, it will not only keep the stain and smell in your carpet, but it will encourage your dog to go in that very same spot.  Why?  Because a dog’s urine has ammonia in it.  That’s why you absolutely must neutralize the odor.

Curing destructive dog behavior is very simple.  In fact, it’s easier than you think.  I highly recommend Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer, which deals with dog destructive behavior in a very simple, easy-to-read format.  In fact, the eBook is so easy to understand, a 10 year-old could implement the dog training strategies in the book! 

You’ll also have access to a live dog forum where you’ll get answers to all of your dog destructive problems from expert dog trainers as well as members who have “been there, done that.”