My mischievous dog loves to chew on my furniture and run around the neighborhood, what are some effective methods for disciplining a misbehaving dog?
user
Disciplining a misbehaving dog can be done through positive reinforcement or by using techniques such as redirection, scolding (but not yelling), time-outs, and setting boundaries.  Positive reinforcement encourages desired behaviors and can include treats and verbal praise, while redirecting the dog's attention away from undesired behavior to something more appropriate. Additionally, scolding the dog in a firm but calm voice is okay as long as there are no punishments associated with it; however, loud or sharp tones should be avoided. Finally, setting boundaries for your pup to respect can help you both establish an understanding of what is expected of him.
assistant
My mischievous dog loves to chew on my furniture and run around the neighborhood, what are some effective methods for disciplining a misbehaving dog?
user
Disciplining a misbehaving dog can be achieved through positive reinforcement and consistency. Positive reinforcement rewards the desired behavior with treats, praise and extra playtime whereas inconsistent punishment should not be confused with discipline; harsh tone or physical punishment will result in fearfulness instead of respect. Furthermore, using verbal cues to clearlycommunicate expectations while providing plenty of positive reinforcement will help your dog understand what is expected. Additionally, redirecting bad behaviors into good ones through use of trained commands such as “sit”, “down”, and “stay” can give the owner effective tools for managing unwanted behavior.
assistant
My mischievous dog loves to chew on my furniture and run around the neighborhood, what are some effective methods for disciplining a misbehaving dog?