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Who is the Leader? Defining Factor #3: Timing
If you want to be the leader of your pack, you must have great TIMING when you communicate with your dog. If your timing is not good, dogs can’t understand you. Know this: dogs that can’t understand you will TUNE YOU … Continue reading
Who is the Leader? Defining Factor #2
The leader is the one in control of the resources. Some dogs need to be in control of everything. Others are totally passive. Most are somewhere in between. Either way, you can be sure your dog knows exactly who controls … Continue reading
How to Housetrain Me. Love, Your Puppy (or Newly Adopted Dog) – Rule #2
Dear Human Parent, Thanks so much for listening to me about this whole house training thing. I’m so grateful for your attention and I promise I’ll get it right if you follow these SIX SIMPLE RULES. Just be consistent and give me … Continue reading
How to Housetrain Me. Love, Your Puppy (or Newly Adopted Dog) – Rule #1
Dear Human Parent, I love you and I’m so happy to be here with you. This is going to be a great time, but can we please get on the same page with one thing right away? It will be … Continue reading
The Housetraining Myth – Why Scolding Doesn’t Work
The Myth: In order to housetrain a puppy, you must show him repeatedly and with authority that peeing or pooping in the WRONG spot will lead to being scolded. (INCORRECT!) The Real Deal: Housetraining a puppy is setting him up … Continue reading
Who is the Leader? Defining Factor #1
The leader is the one who makes the decisions. In dog training we have a saying, “Leaders initiate, followers react.” If you feel like you are not in control of your dog, you’re probably not. Literally. Want to know what … Continue reading
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