Are physical exercises necessary for gaining control?
Although there are many physical techniques that have been advocated for gaining control, it is the owners attitudes, actions, and responses to the new puppy (along with the puppys genetics) that are most important in the puppy becoming either well-mannered and responsive, or stubborn and disobedient. Dog training literature has often discussed using scruff shakes and rollover techniques to discipline puppies. While these may change behavior, they are harsh that could lead to fear, anxiety and retaliation. It is much easier to teach what you want, rather than discipline what you don’t want. This makes a positive, learning environment for the puppy to grow up in. There are advantages to teaching your puppy to assume subordinate postures and this can be accomplished with training the dog to obey commands for rewards. In addition to basic training, there are a number of physical exercises that can help to establish owner leadership. (Se body handling below). How can I gain control without
