Many people living in modern cities have a cat, dog or more exotic animals, considering them cute tame pets. But in order for the pet to obey, to be affectionate, not to spoil the furniture, it needs to be educated. And the upbringing process also implies punishment for offenses.
Instructions
Step 1
Pet owners often ask the question: Should pets be punished and what is the best way to do it? Of course, it is necessary to punish so that the pet understands how to behave and what he is not allowed to do. Set rules for your pet and always stick to them yourself. If he is not allowed to chew on shoes or claw at the sofa, make it clear that this should not be done under any circumstances, and violation of the prohibition should entail retaliatory measures.
Step 2
On the other hand, don't overdo it with punishments. If a cat or dog knocked over something from the table, pulled off a piece, dropped a vase, but you yourself did not see this action, since you were at work, you should not scold the pet and shout at him upon arrival. He has already forgotten to think about this case and will not understand your reaction, he will be frightened, will stop trusting. Timeliness is the main tenet of pet education.
Step 3
When punishing your pet, do not forget about its nature. It is not disrespectful or bad behavior when your dog walks in mud or rubbish. This is her natural instinct, so she hides her smell from other animals. Of course, you need to wean her from this, but do not do it through punishment. Likewise, a cat can steal a piece of sausage from the table, as her instinct tells her to do it. In these cases, it is better for a person to think about his behavior: what he did wrong and why he allowed the pet to do wrong. Just removing the sliced meat or meat dish from the table and not walking near the landfill, you can not provoke the animal to violate your rules.
Step 4
Do not use food deprivation or severe physical punishment as punishment. Sometimes the use of force is simply necessary, but in this case it is better to use a pull on the leash, a small slap with your hand or a rolled newspaper. And apply these measures only as a last resort: when the pet does not respond to other measures, when it climbs into a fight or under a car, attacks a person. It is better to exclude the punishment with a leash, since it should be associated with pleasant things in the dog: walking and training.
Step 5
Good methods of punishment are loud shouting, clapping your hands for inappropriate behavior, and a stern tone. Pets are better able to respond to psychological pressure than physical, so changing your voice will help them to realize much better that they did something other than hurting them. In addition, you can stop the game that you played with the pet or leave it alone for a while, not noticing it and not talking to it. Communication with a person is an important part of your pets' lives, so they will remember that you respond to their unwanted actions with retaliatory measures.
