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Two Parts:Training Your DogIntroducing Your Dog

Do you have a dog that won't stop barking/biting strangers? If that is happening to you, you and your dog need help. Here is all the help that you, and your dog, might need. Happy Reading!

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EditPart 1 of 2: Training Your Dog

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    Show your dog pictures of 2 different types of people: Strangers and friends. Watch your dog's reaction(s). Does s/he show a specific dislike or fear of any of the pictures? Take notes. Did s/he show fear towards the strangers they haven't met before, or both? Keep your dog away from the people that s/he seems afraid of.
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  2. 2
    Play 'People Fetch.' This is just like regular fetch, with a ball. On the ball, put photographs of strangers and friends. Your dog will likely tear the photographs they don't like, or the ones of strangers.
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    Have a little talk with your dog. Let them know you understand them. Say it like you mean it.
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    Picture Practice. Show your dog 2 separate portraits: one of a stranger and a friend. Which one will it growl at?
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    Record all of your observations about your dog on a piece of paper.

EditPart 2 of 2: Introducing Your Dog

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    Take your dog for a walk.
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    Go to the pet-food/pet-toy store. Another good option is the dog park.
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    Introduce your dog to other dogs. "Mimi, this is Pepper. Sniff butts!" Remember, NEVER EVER force your dog to interact with other dogs.
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    If your dog bites, firmly (but not hard enough to hurt your dog) grasp your dog's jaw and say "NO! Bad dog! Don't bite!" Apologize to the owner of the dog your dog attempted to bite.
  5. 5
    Go to other dogs. Introduce your dog to others, and each time your dog attempts to bite, repeat the gesture 2 steps above.
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    Record your dog's behavior.
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    Keep practicing!
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