Behavior Analyst Love English Bulldogs
It is important to begin training your bully while they are still young. After your dog is released from his mother’s care it is up to you to properly train them. If you start immediately your English Bulldog puppy’s behavior can be shaped into a properly behaved house pet. It is important to reward positive behavior and appropriately socialize your dog.
It is important to provide positive reinforcement for your dog when they exhibit appropriate behavior. Positive reinforcement is the introduction of a stimulus that will increase a behavior. If your bully is sitting nicely when he meets a stranger, then giving him attention would be an appropriate reinforcer. Also, if you ask your olde English Bulldog puppy to, “come here” then reward them with a scrumptious treat. If you provide positive reinforcement for appropriate behavior you will observe that your dog will naturally begin to perform these behaviors instead of unwanted behaviors.
Stay tuned for more articles on using the science of Behavior Analysis to help shape your English Bulldog’s desirable and undesirable behaviors.
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[…] Proper socialization of your puppy is important to puppy training. A properly behaved pet is very important when it comes to English Bulldogs. Although we have already seen the importance of reinforcement in training it is equally important to socialize your bully properly. It is best to begin the process properly socializing your dog before they reach the age of 12 weeks. […]