Shih Tzu Dog Training – Use The Right Body Language So Your Shih Tzu Understands

Shih Tzu dogs are highly intelligent creatures and many pet owners do not give them enough credit when it comes to the way they can read and understand our body language. Some people have no idea that the body language that we display has a major impact on how well a Shih Tzu dog will listen to us and obey our commands. Using the correct form of body language can also quickly stop your Shih Tzu dog from displaying an improper behavior.

Let’s use a very common example, such as the overexcited Shih Tzu dog who likes to jump on every guest that comes to your door. We all go through this with our puppy or adult Shih Tzu dog at some point in time. As soon as the guests arrive your Shih Tzu is overwhelmed with happiness and excitement about who is at the door and whether or not they are going to play with him.

Do they have dog treats? What do they smell like? Do they want to play? How about I just jump all over them and see? This is exactly what your Shih Tzu is thinking if we were to decipher his emotional behavior.

And meanwhile, you are giving every command possible to get your Shih Tzu dog to stop being so excited and jumping on everyone. You try shouting but it only makes them more excited. You try giving harsh and loud “Off” commands but it’s not working. Eventually, you are so stressed with yelling and trying to pull your Shih Tzu dog off that it turns into one big chaotic party.

And yes, the term “party” is a great way to explain it because to your Shih Tzu dog you are just joining in on the fun and excitement that they are feeling. Can you see now how your body language and the way you are communicating with your voice comes across to your Shih Tzu dog? You are only adding to the situation as opposed to changing your Shih Tzu dog’s behavior.