Ever seen what started as a loving relationship with a dog turn stressful and dysfunctional where neither dog or owner is happy? Let’s talk about learning to be “dog smart” to enrich your life and that of your dog.
Our modern day is far from a canine’s nature and greatly lacks in mental stimulation for your dog. As a matter of fact, the majority of dogs suffer from boredom and anxiety which cause physical and behavioral challenges. So, dogs don’t spend enough time with their people because their pet parents are too busy.
WHAT ALL DOG OWNERS WANT
You want a dog who obeys you, a better bond with your dog, and you want zero dog-related stress! Regain that loving relationship with your dog that was short-lived after bringing him/her home. Perhaps you got your dog as a puppy, and all was great at first. But as your dog grew up challenges increased.
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR
You need to train a new puppy, your dog doesn’t listen to you, he/she barks uncontrollably and pulling on the leash. Maybe some of these behaviors are happening, Is aggressive, chewing things he shouldn’t, and digging all the time. You’re frustrated with your dog, you may even regret getting your Dog. You’re worried you might have to give up your dog because of behavior problems you can’t handle. A feeling of helplessness to control your dog is all too common.
FEELING AT THE END OF YOUR PATIENCE
You tell your Dog ‘no’ with no success. Your dog gets over excited and is hard to settle down i.e. constant jumping up. He/she is whining constantly. Maybe your dog has a fear of certain sounds or stimuli or suffers from anxiety
OBEDIENCE IS KEY
Be dog smart by learning a canine’s nature and becoming aware of a canine’s natural intelligence. It starts by knowing your dog’s breed.
Social settings can be a great source of stress for you if your dog will not obey. Obedience is critical in a happy stress-free relationship with your dog, obedience is not optional for your dog’s emotional and social well being. Eliminating bad behaviors starts with teaching your dog to obey.
HOW TO SEEK HELP
Bad behavior always has a root cause which needs to be identified by a trained professional. Most importantly, shop around and interview dog trainers. Next, find a trainer that is certified, uses science-based gentle training techniques and taps into a dog’s natural intelligence.
The trainer should use exercises and games to re-train a dog’s brain and who uses good troubleshooting techniques. You want to avoid trainers who use force and fear to train a dog. There’s a rainbow ahead for you and your dog!