Your partnership with your dog dog is like a dance. When partners dance, they have a leader and a follower, and YOU must decide who’s leading your team.
- Do you run around catering to your dog?
- Or does your dog try to please you?
- Do you have mutual respect for each other?
Dancers must pay close attention to each other so can move together fluidly. They know each other’s signals and can anticipate their partner’s next move…
To get to this level with your dog, you must be willing to take time and energy for him every day. You must be willing to commit to quality time and enjoy it. Whether it’s a walk, a game of fetch, or dinner time, you are always training your dog. Every interaction matters.
It’s easy to incorporate training into your daily activities. All you have to do is remember “work before play” and have your dog do something before you give him what he wants…
These are called LIFE REWARDS and will replace treats- if you’re still using treats to train. And, they are also key to getting your dog to want to join you in your dance.