Do you have trouble getting your dog to listen? I got a call the other day from a woman who, when she was talking about training problems with her dog told me she knows she needs to do a better job of being firmer with him. If you are someone with this same concern, I want to encourage you to re-phrase how you are thinking about training your dog. Instead of thinking, “I have to be firmer with my dog”, I encourage you to think, “How can I do a better job of being someone my dog will WANT to listen to?” [Read more…] about Do You Need To Be Firmer With Your Dog?
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Attaching Your Dog’s Collar And Leash
Even for a dog who enjoys being outside and participating in a walk once outside, that same dog may make getting ready a challenge. It could be the sight of the collar and hands coming toward it could be cause for a stressful dog. Or it could be that the sight of the collar and hands coming toward it gets your dog to jump, bark and nip because history has taught your dog to expect awesome experiences happen after the leash gets attached. I thought I’d share some tips from the field on attaching your dog’s collar and leash. [Read more…] about Attaching Your Dog’s Collar And Leash
How I Strive To Be A Good Leader
“TO BE A GOOD LEADER, BE AN INSPIRER. My idea of a good leader is someone who shows empathy for others, someone who works to empower and inspire others to want to do more, be more. A good leader is fair and clear, and asks the question:
How can I help others succeed? I strive to be that kind of leader to people and non-human animals.”~ Lisa Desatnik [Read more…] about How I Strive To Be A Good Leader