Furthering my passion for helping to strengthen the relationship between families and their dog, a few years ago, I pursued and graduated from a 13-week program to become a licensed Family Paws parent educator. A new baby, toddler or young child can be stressful for the family dog. Family Paws helps parents of infants and toddlers anticipate, prepare and establish guidelines that lead to increased safety and decreased stress for all family members. Why did I become a dog trainer, and why did I pursue the Family Paws license? Family Paws featured me in their social media with this interview. Read it below.
Dog Training Is About Teamwork
Dog Training is about teamwork. The way I see it, teaching and learning is a collaborative effort. My student and I are a team. It is my goal to create an environment that is going to inspire the learner in front of me to want to participate, not through force but through choice. I value my learner’s feedback. I become a more effective dog training when I pay attention to the dog’s body language, interest in the lesson, and ability to get what I am teaching. That input will help me to know whether I am on the right track or whether I should step back and strategize what I can change about that particular lesson.
To Learn About Dog Training, Watch An Athlete Train
To learn about dog training, watch an athlete train. When you watch professional sports, even amateur sports at top competitive levels, you probably are not thinking about how the genetics of the athletes can influence endurance and natural ability. You probably also are not thinking about the hours, days, weeks and years of fitness and skill training each athlete has committed to, to strengthen and perfect his or her game.
Distractions and Loose Leash Walking: Walking Dog Past Geese
Let’s talk about dog training with distractions and loose leash walking. With my maltipoo dog, Dawson, being prone to react by barking at other dogs while on leash and within close proximity, many of our walks are not on neighborhood streets. On this path we are pretty sure to not see any dogs BUT we do see geese frequently. And Dawson’s first instinct is to chase them if given the chance. How am I working on our being able to walk by the geese with a loose leash? With a dog pattern game I call SEARCH. You’ll learn more below.
Why It Is Better To Avoid The Aversive In Training
Something to give you thought in your dog or bird training (or another species): If you react to your pet’s unwanted behavior in a way that is aversive to your pet whether that inflicts pain, stress or fear (or all of them), you may (or may not) change that behavior – at least in the moment – but you also will likely cause your pet to react by avoiding, shutting down or aggressing instead of WANTING to participate.
Giving Treats To Bitey Puppy
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