1. Rules
Here is something you probably never
considered: When you let your dog up on
the couch you are actually causing mental stress. Here is the thing, dog need rules. The rules give them balance and provide a
framework for life. If you tell let them
up on the couch one day and refuse the next, the dog becomes very
confused. This goes for table scraps as
well. If you give them scraps one day
and then yell at them for hanging out around the table the next day, your dog
becomes very confused.
Pick a set of rules and stick to them. Your dog will be happier if they actually
understand how you want them to act.
