If you hear dog training advice based on the Dominance Theory, it’s time to rethink that approach. I’m diving deep into what you need to know about dog trainer red flags and choosing a method to prevent harmful mistakes that lead to lasting success for you and your dog. I’m sharing why these outdated, force-based beliefs can damage your relationship with your dog. Plus, what everyone needs to know to choose dog training built on trust, empathy, and kindness, which creates a deep, lasting bond with dogs and effective training results.
In this episode you’ll hear:
• Why dominance theory is outdated and harmful to dogs. • How belief systems create confirmation bias in dog training. • The Fight, Flight, Freeze, Please responses in dogs facing conflict. • Whether problem behaviors are solved or just masked in training. • How to recognize red flags when choosing a dog trainer. • Steps to recognize and address emotional issues in dogs before beginning training. • Strategies for teaching incompatible behaviors to overcome challenges like jumping or chasing. • The importance of understanding your dog’s body language for better communication. • How to create a kinder, more compassionate bond with your dog. • More about what kind of relationship you want with your dog. • Why dogs learn to live by your rules, even if it is unfair. • Why dogs don’t understand “stop” and what to do instead. • Steps to create value for the behaviors you want. • Why dog training is a conversation between two friends. • About my special opportunity to join Home School the Dog.
Home School the Dog Opportunity: Write to us at wag@dogsthat.com with the subject line “New Outcome”
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