Below you'll find a list of all posts from May, 2023
Don’t take the process too seriously. Avoid letting yourself get embarrassed when your dog jumps up on guests or misbehaves around them. You should tell yourself, ‘I’m going to work on ‘place’ a little each day. Then I can give my dog the job of place when guests come over’. Feeling too serious or worried sends a signal to our …
Make it about you and your dog. Don’t compare yourself to other owners and their dogs. There are so many factors that come into play here, you might have a friend who is retired and has all the time in the world to bond and train with their dog or you could be comparing your dog to a totally different …
Step #1: Don’t over do it! Instead of feeling like you have to train with your dog every single day allow yourself days off. Your dog needs time to rest and decompress and so do you. One thing I try and keep in mind is that all dogs are different but similar in some ways. Most doggos get worn out …
Rule 3 The last rule for better leash walking is to use small spaces to work on fundamentals and in new environments. 3) Take the training to a small area outside “I don’t normally take dogs on long walks whenever I’m introducing them into new environments. Instead, I’ll take up a small space and work on our heel,” notes DeBard. …
Rule #2 The next rule to consider for better leash walking with your pupper is practicing a solid sit once outside. 2) Ask for a sit Once they have exited the vehicle or your home you should ask your dog to sit down. If they don’t do this for you, you guessed it, you’re going to load them back in …