DOG Training TOYS

To solve this problem, you need to show the dog what you would like her to do during your meals. The simplest way to do that is to establish a spot near the dining area that your dog learns to like going to. Since the spot will not be at the table, it will not be possible for your dog to beg and be in her spot at the same time.
The key is for your dog to learn to love being in this spot. This will take a little time but is well worth the effort. To accomplish this, make it a point to take your dog to this spot five or six times a day. Once there, safely leash the dog and give her a special toy to play with. Praise her when she chews it and remains calm in the spot. For the first week don’t have the dog in the spot during meals, leave her in the backyard. During the second week, sit at the table along with the rest of the family while she is in her spot so that she gets used to this, but still avoid having her there during meals. If you do this correctly and consistently, by the third week, your dog will be comfortable lying qui¬etly in her spot while the family sits at the table. At this point, you can start to have her in her spot during meals. Remember to keep the whole experience positive.

Even after several weeks, some dogs will whine or bark when leashed during meals. To eliminate this, start off by ignoring the behav¬ior. Many dogs will stop if they don’t receive ANY response on the part of the owners. This is easier said than done. If the dog persists after 15 minutes, calmly get up…