The Dog Blog

If most shih tzu owners are asked about any literal pet peeves about their er, pet, most answers would dwell on the dog’s barking. When something bark-worthy catches the attention of these dogs, they will want to work up quite a racket. If nobody stops them, they usually could even keep it up for nearly half an hour! Any owner that wants to do something about it will of course turn to Shih Tzu training.

But to be fair to the dog’s instincts, an alarm dog is quite fine, and they will need time to figure out that some things that are alarming to them are only ordinary to you. But that stretch of time for learning can either be short or long, and it really is up to you as dog owner. So, if you don’t think your dog ought to bark at something, calmly and firmly tell them no. But if the barking is appropriate (e.g. a visitor calling out), the formative action on your part is to praise the dog for informing you, then tell them to stop barking, now that you are aware of what the noise is all about.

Among the types of shitzu training, reward training is superior to and fairer than a training rooted in punitive measures. But to distract your dog from barking (and to get it to do something else) you need to use devices that neither seem to reward nor punish. A noise maker is one such item. A can with sealed popcorn or beans inside will make an effective distraction.

Aside from barking, another potential area of concern is the dog’s habit of whining when left alone even for just a few minutes. A practical solution here is exercise, such as a ten-minute walk ever day, or playing fetch. Still a more radical solution to the dog’s whining (and therefore boredom) is to get it a partner dog. By the way, it is also a given that you need to show both dogs that you are their master.

Come to think of it, a lot of human actions that dogs observe are inconsistent and are full of bad examples. Any serious dog owner or trainer therefore needs to have a major shift in terms of discipline too, since a trainer is essentially a reservoir of level-headed learning and leadership. Dog owners need to show both other people and dogs a lot of good manners, since good example is already a source of learning itself.

Some simple ways to complement a no-barking training is to get the shih tzu puppy or dog oriented to crowded places, other dogs and situations. This way, they learn to overcome fear in the first place. Another big step is to contain your own fears or anger, as your shih tzu may pick up the inadvertent example of your negative emotions. They also need to be helped to feel secure despite their size; otherwise, fear biting grows in partnership with fear-induced urination.

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