Dog Training Resolutions
Hello everyone and welcome to 2012. If there is one resolution you can make this year it is to spend more quality time with your dog. So here are some resolutions you may like to consider !!
- To spend at least 30 mins with my dog every day. Even if that means fifteen minutes in the morning and fifteen in the evening. This should include at least one walk if you are both up to it.
- The dog is a social animal so he needs company just as you and I need company. It is unnatural for a dog to be alone all day.
- Do not get another dog to solve this problem. If you don’t have time for one dog you definitely don’t have time for two.
- Try to play with your dog , whether that be hide and seek or retrieve or just free running recalls. Play build up your bond. We all need to play.
- If your dog sleeps outside or is an outdoor dog please bring him or her in for at least half an hour in the evening. If the dog has been relegated to the back garden because of bad behaviour. You have to bring the dog in, to allow it to learn how to behave. If you need help with this call me !
- Groom your dog at least once a week, even the short haired breeds. Grooming is also a social bonding activity.
- Please keep your temper. Do not share it with the dog or anyone else for that matter. If you need to let off steam, go into another room and scream.
- Do NOT blame the dog for your mistakes… Dogs do what dogs do!!
- Keep positive. All animals, including ourselves respond much better to kind, considerate and gentle handling. Only bullies use intimidation and physical abuse to subjugate. Do not confuse fear with respect.
- Think Dog… Think patience, kindness and understanding
