Imagine a well-trained family dog who is a healthy weight (Photo: Duck Toller running in the water)
Exciting news! This week’s blog will be coming out on Monday. I was asked to be a guest blogger for Norman’s Naturals, the company who makes the dog food Magic loves most.
Don’t worry, it’s not a food promo. They want to provide their clients with dog training tips that encourage family dogs to keep a healthy weight (and be well-behaved too.)
As you know, I am not against using food in training, but I am against bribing dogs — you know the type: the ones that won’t listen as soon as you put your treat pouch away. That’s just not my style.
You don’t see toddlers waving food bribes around. And look what they can achieve! (Photo: (toddler walking a terrier on leash at a heel)
I want your dog to listen to you no matter what: whether there’s a rabbit sprinting by and you’re near a busy road; an off-leash dog is approaching in an aggressive manner; or there’s a steak on your countertop that YOU’D like to feed to your family.
The training tips will help you provide alternative rewards to your dogs that go beyond the treat pouch.
You can read it here: https://www.facebook.com/normansnaturals
In the meantime, be sure to make a list of all of the things your dog does really well.
When you’re done, make a list of goals. Write down everything you would like your dog to learn to do better.
When your goals are clear and written down, you will achieve them.
Schedule a free call with us and find out if we’re the right fit for each other.
You can schedule your FREE CALL here: https://beyonddogtraining.ca/take-action
Stay positive, Dog Leaders. And stay safe and healthy too!
Alyssa
Photos by: Oscar Sutton @o5ky (Duck Toller running in the water,) UpSplash (toddler walking a terrier on leash at a heel,)