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Remember that you don’t have to go it alone. Finally, don’t forget that you aren’t on your own. Share the difficult times with friends or family, sometimes you just need a space to offload. Or you can seek out help from a professional trainer or ask a vet to recommend a good behaviorist. It is easy to feel that it …
Let the process take it’s own time. Stop thinking you aren’t doing enough. I encourage owners falling into this mindset to instead accept that they are doing their best and that’s what really matters. Turn your thinking so that you feel grateful for a dog that teaches you so much. Wanting to impress others over a certain time schedule may …
Walk before your try and run. Rather than allowing training to overwhelm you, take a moment to remind yourself that all the little wins add up. Set small tasks like working on a command or skill for a little while that day without putting pressure on an end goal from that training as this is often what overwhelms people. And …
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 …
This three part post focuses on better leash walking when it’s time to get out of the yard and go for an extended walk. We all know getting exercise is great for us and our dog(s) for a number of reasons. Better behavior while out on a leash will protect both you and your pup as well as encourage more …
How to Have the Respect of your Dog pt 4 One way your know your dog respects you is when they walk with you instead of trying to lead during walks. This doesn’t mean that they have to be there during the entire walk. Sometimes with an extendable leash it makes sense to let them roam and get a little …