Learned Behaviors We Teach our Dogs

Inappropriate Jumping on Everyone 
What your dog does;
Jumps up on and at people, places paws on the person's chest.
What it means;
An instinctive action aquire from their ancestors. It can show either submission or dominance, depending on breed and age.
What should you do;
Discourage the behavior from the start, either by closing off the space into where your dog can jump or by refusing to reward the behavior with attention.

It can be instinctive behavior, passed down from a dog's wolf ancestors, to slicit food or to offer a greeting. Ling another's lips is also used as a submissive gesture, but to get to the lips of people our dog's need to jump up first. In older dogs, this behavior is often a display of rank. In canine - to - canine communication, one dog will loom over another and place their paws on that dog to show dominance.
With the same intention our dog's will jump up on us and place their paws on our chest. Regardless of the intent behind your dog's actions, it has become a learned behavior, it gets results so it will be repeated.

Inappropriate Begging
What your dog does;
Begs for food from the table.
What it means;
The dog has been taught that begging for food from the table works. Pawing at food, whining, or barking with eyes focused on the food, or simply sitting beside the table and staring up at the food, all learned behaviors, and your dog may not even be hungry.
What you can do;
Never feed your dog from the table and make sure no one else does. Teach your dog that he will not be rewarded for begging and stand by your decision. You may be tempted to give in--don't do it. Remind yourself that eating table scraps can lead to weight gain, and is a leading cause of canine digestive problems. Our dog's learn what we teach them. They get their information from us. If begging is rewarded they will continue to behave this way.

It's easy to notice inappropriate behavior. Good behavior seems to go unnoticed, it should be. Look for good behavior and reward it, often. Ignore the rest. Your dog will learn that good behavior gets results, the positive reinforcement will increase your bond.

Some foods are a danger to dogs. Such as chocolate, grapes, raisins, and onions.

Inappropriate behavior has been learned. We have communicated that it's okay, either by not correcting the behavior or by rewarding it. Instead we need to provide a reason for good behavior.

Why begging behavior should never be rewarded: 

• It can lead to problem eaters, who refuse dog food in favor of our food.

• Dogs who develop a taste for our food are more likely to steal food from the counter, or ransack the garbage bin for leftovers.

• It can lead to unhealthy weight gain and obesity, which can lead to other health problems.

• Dogs who are feed table scraps learn that persistence pays off and the behavior will escalate.

• Table scraps don't provide the nutrition a dog needs.

• Bones can lodge in a dog's throat.

Dogs are smart. Soon their begging won't be limited to the table, but will include the refrigerator, and when you are cooking.

Love your dog but don't spoil them. They will be a happier pal.