A common question is how young is too young to begin dog training (and other pet)? Well, as living beings, learning begins the day we are born. We learn from the consequences of our behavior. Behaviors that get repeated have value to the animal. It is never too early to begin your relationship with your pet by making the behaviors you want to see, the behaviors that have the most valuable consequence.
Dog sniffing walks are decompressing walks that promote relaxation and engagement. There are so many benefits to incorporating these into your dog’s enrichment.
This is the story of one family, and how I taught them to use a success station as a management tool for creating safety between their toddler and their family dogs. In this case, their success stations was using dog gates when needed. It is one of numerous strategies we are putting into place to lower stress, increase quality of life, and strengthen relationships. In their example, I share why it is important to teach your dog a positive association with management.
Contact :
Lisa Desatnik
CPDT-KA, FFCP, FDM, CPBC
