Do you think obedience training is the most important key to having a well-behaved dog? If so, then you're in for a surprise. If your dog is whining, barking, digging, peeing on the floor or doing any other unwanted behavior, simply using training techniques to stop the problem might not work.

For example, if your dog is chewing on things you don't want them to, you can use bitter apple spray deterrents to stop them from chewing on those items. You can teach them the word 'no', so if you catch them chewing on something and yell 'no', they stop. But if their teeth hurt and they need to chew, you're never going to be able to stop the behavior without addressing the actual issue behind the problem.

Another example is a dog that's aggressive toward other dogs. You could deal with it using obedience training methods, having your dog sit down when they're about to chase after or pick a fight with another dog. However, the problem isn't being solved, you're just treating the symptom. It's possible your dog has anxiety or other issues causing the aggression.

So what can you do? To start with, make sure to take your dog in to see a veterinarian any time he has a sudden behavior change. It may be a medical problem. Also, be sure to take your dog in for regular checkups so you can catch any problems before they become serious.

Second, read up on dog behavior and dog psychology, so you can spot the symptoms of stress or anxiety in your dog, and know what to do about it.

Take the time to learn the most effective dog obedience training methods and techniques. Don't resort to just punishing your dog for their bad behavior, without ever using reward systems. Learn the correct ways to modify it, without causing harm to your dog physically or emotionally. Your dog needs positive rewards and praise.

If you approach dog training armed with a good attitude and the right techniques, you'll succeed. Don't give up. Just in the US, more than 9 million dogs are put to sleep each year. 65% of those are being killed because of behavior problems. Your dog doesn't deserve to be one of them. If you don't think you can fix your dog problems on your own, get some help from a qualified dog behaviorist.

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