Even a spray of water can easily become abusive. We cannot choose what a dog finds punishing or reinforcing, particularly with self-reinforcing behaviours like barking or jumping on people. The water may be a little annoying, but jumping on visitors may definitely be worth a few squirts in the face!
Squirting your dog with a water bottle may stop the behavior temporarily. However, this punishment teaches your dog to practice the undesired behavior when you and the water bottle are not present. Think about it this way: When you receive a speeding ticket, it's effective punishment, but only temporarily.
If something is being used for punishment, but it does not suppress behavior, it's ineffective and often just plain abuse. Yes, even if it is “only” a spray of water, if you have to use it a more than twice to try and suppress the same behaviour, clearly something is off.
The use of spray bottles as punishment is considered a form of punishment too because it is used to stop your dog from doing something by causing discomfort. This is the opposite of positive reinforcement, where you reward an animal for doing something good by giving it something it wants.
When training a dog to sit, the negative reinforcement method involves pushing down on the dog's rump until they're sitting. At that point the hand is removed, and the dog is happy not to be held down anymore. If they get up again, the trainer pushes their bottom down again, and releases it when the pup sits again.
For example, if your dog paws at you to get your attention, if you completely ignore him, or even get up and leave the room, you've negatively punished the pawing behav- ior. Pawing causes your dog to lose the chance to get attention from you. A “time out” is another example of negative punishment.
You can train away submissive peeing by doing the following: Ignore the behavior. When your dog submissively pees, pretend that it didn't happen for a few minutes. Scolding or praising at this point will only reinforce your dog's belief that he needs to submit to you by peeing.
Ignore the barking
Regular exercise and the use of puzzle toys can keep your dog occupied during a work call or when you're watching TV. Preventing your dog from barking in the first place — by tiring them out or giving them something to do — is easier than trying to get them to stop barking.
A popular method of curtailing excessive barking is teaching the “quiet” command. Use a calm, firm voice to tell your dog to be “quiet” and positively reinforce correct behavior with treats and affection.
You can probably guess the hand signal for quiet. It is a body language cue even humans respond to! Your index finger in front of your nose. Practice using this hand signal with your dog in low distraction areas.
After 3-4 barks put a really yummy treat in your dog's face and when he stops barking to get the treat, you say “Quiet” (you do not have to shout, just use a normal tone of voice) – then say “YES” and give him the treat. 4. Repeat this 5-6 times per session and do a few sessions each day for a week.
First of all – it is not a natural or healthy behavior for a dog to bark for prolonged periods of time. Barking is an expression of excitement or stress. While short bursts of excitement and stress are normal and not a concern, this state should not continue for hours.
Dogs may bark when calling out to other dogs, expressing emotion, being territorial or when trying to grab their owner's attention. Any noise, no matter how slight, can stimulate a barking response – for example rustling leaves, a banging window, lightning or thunder, or a ring of the doorbell.
Your dog will associate the stressful situation with the muzzle, adding more fear and anxiety the next time around. The same goes for punishment. Never muzzle your dog to teach a lesson.
UNDERSTAND NORMAL DOG BEHAVIOR
Never rub a dog's nose in urine or feces, or punish a dog for an “accident.” This will teach your dog to fear you, and he may hide when he has to “go.” It is not instinctive for dogs to relieve themselves outside; it is only natural for them to not go where they sleep.
Don't punish your puppy for eliminating in the house. If you find a soiled area, just clean it up. Rubbing your puppy's nose in it, taking them to the spot and scolding them or any other punishment will only make them afraid of you or afraid to eliminate in your presence. Punishment will do more harm than good.
Confine him to a small room or crate for 10 minutes, then go outside again for another try. Interrupting a dog while peeing sometimes requires the dog to calm down before outdoor success can be achieved. If you didn't catch your puppy in the act, then you are too late to punish. Take a deep breath.
Do dogs understand why they are being punished? Unlike humans, dogs do not always understand why they're being punished or the consequence of their actions. So depending on how you punish, it could cause a lot of problems such as fear, aggression and sadness in your dog.
When we say a dog looks guilty, we usually mean he displays some or all of the following behaviors or signs: Tucked tail. Visible whites of the eyes. Cowering, hunched posture.
"Punishment may teach a pet that something is unpleasant, but it does not teach the pet what is desirable." Punishment may teach a pet that something is unpleasant but it does not teach the pet what is desirable. Training should focus on reinforcing what is desirable and not punishing what is undesirable.
Arguably the most important command to teach your dog, “stay” will come in handy daily. For their safety and the safety of others, “stay” needs to be taught at an early age. To teach it, have your dog start by sitting. Then slowly back away from your dog.