Trying again, there are such a lot of questions I want I’d requested myself earlier than I grew to become a canine coach. 

Questions that will’ve saved me frustration and helped me prepare my canine soooo a lot sooner.

Now, as a coach, these are the identical questions I wish to share with you. 

Why? 

As a result of they are going to change the best way you see your canine—and the best way your canine sees you.

1. What does my canine want mentally—not simply bodily?
   I used to assume lengthy walks or chasing a ball have been sufficient to make a canine pleased. However the reality? Canines want psychological train extra. With out it, even essentially the most energetic canine will begin performing out.

2. How am I complicated my canine?
   Early on, I didn’t understand I gave combined alerts that have been complicated my canine. I rewarded dangerous behaviors often as a result of it was cute (enjoying tug with a towel for instance, that backfired! whoops!) or I anticipated my canine to grasp issues I hadn’t totally taught them but (anticipating him to sit down and keep on the park after we’d solely ever practiced that talent within the kitchen).

3. Does my canine see me as a pacesetter or a roommate?
   This one hit exhausting. Canines crave management. I didn’t at all times step into that function, and my canine made dangerous selections due to it. What I imply is, ensuring his psychological and bodily wants have been met first, so I may count on good conduct. I typically demanded nice conduct even once I hadn’t upheld my finish of the discount.

4. Am I fixing the conduct or treating the signs?
   Typically we slap a “fast repair” on an issue with out understanding what’s behind it. Like utilizing a bark collar to cease barking with out addressing why the barking is going on. A quiet canine isn’t at all times a cheerful canine. 

5. Is my canine bored, or do they want extra guidelines?
   It took me years to comprehend that hyper or naughty conduct wasn’t at all times boredom. Typically, my canine wanted extra naps and strict guidelines—no more playtime.

I didn’t know to ask these questions again then, however now I do—they usually’ve made all of the distinction.

If I may give one piece of recommendation, it’d be this: While you hearken to your canine’s wants and see the world via their eyes, you’ll unleash a complete new canine. The quickest path to a well-behaved canine comes from understanding what they really want.

And that’s precisely what our trainers are specialists at. Understanding your canine’s wants and customizing every coaching session for the quickest outcomes attainable.