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Some Havanese can be a bit mysterious when it comes to their affections. Thus, a Hav looks like it does not mind spending time with any one family member, but nevertheless it can be seen appreciating very much if together with a certain person.

But on the other hand, there is actually nothing wrong with such a behavior. But one worrisome bit is that a hav can also mysteriously be desperate for the company of a few selected people or just one person. It refuses to do anything at all with somebody, say, walks or to sleep, if the preferred person does not join in. Some owners try to dig deeper into the matter, since it is possible submissive behavior is at the bottom of it all.

One of the basic havanese training steps to solving this problems involve interacting with the dog one person at a time, with nobody interrupting or joining in in occupying the dog’s attention. The family member who wants to bond with the dog will need to cook up games, and involve the dog’s favorite toys.

Fear can of course be a factor behind the dog’s behavior. The solution is also clear: socialization, and more positive interactions with other dogs. Indeed, there is a different value in a dog getting to meet total stranger-dogs in the park, or in a walk.

Fear is an important havanese training consideration that nevertheless needs a level head to solve, so a full stop must be put on all the actions of the family that smack of coddling or soothing in order to alleviate fear. But potentially ugly situations nevertheless need to be avoided.

To help dogs overcome fear, some owners even coax their dog to come close to what is scaring them, then giving them praise and treats immediately afterwards to help the dog feel secure.

Again, as we have seen, Havs may indeed be one-person dogs, but they generally do love their entire human family.

Soon, the average hav owner realizes the fact that the hav at home is more agile and faster than its cutesy, delicate appearance indicates. Indeed, the dog’s robust hind quarters make it capable of relatively good jumps for its size. The front paws complete the effect somewhat reminiscent of the nimbleness of a cat. All this not only mean guaranteed amusement and laughter, but also unfortunately, possible disasters if the dogs and owners are not too cautious!

One important havanese training issue here is dogs that sneak in a nimble-footed trick or two, which is practically the norm when nobody is looking. Indeed, who would expect that such a dainty looking, stuffed toy-caliber dog would act with such boldness, clambering over gates? Many a Hav dog owner had to fight panic and keep calm after seeing a Hav perched at a risky height, planning a new mode towards freedom.

Granted that the dexterity is impressive, the results however, are definitely not. There is so much that assuming things about the “delicate” dog can lead to. From a dog’s point of view, getting up a babygate is a totally different experience compared to getting down. So there is no way how worse the damage of a three foot-high jump can be! More possible consequences of lack of supervision are: soiled carpets, chewed on shoes, shredded newspapers and magazines, or worse, chewed on electric cords and the swallowing of household chemicals.

But there is still some good havanese training news in all this, and it would be that not all Havs are thrill seekers. Some dogs feel the need to be up high in order to keep a tab as much as possible on all family members. The above goes to show the great need for that basic rule in construction sites, now applicable too in the case of Havanese homes: safety first! Definitely one good way to keep a canine mountain goat in check would be to get an enclosed puppy den, or an x-pen with roof panels, or the best option yet, which is a crate?