Just a Note on Training Your dog

#AlphaDogTraining #dogtrainingsaltlakecity In-Home Dog Training by Alpha Dog Training https://www.alpha-dog-training-slc.com (801) 910-1700 When we touch and pet our dogs, we are sharing two very powerful emotions with them. Either our weakness or our dominance. The first time I heard this from my mentor it put many things into perspective for me. Maybe it will for you too. Could your relationship use a rebalance? When we touch our dogs and tell them good dog, pull on a leash to keep them from acting a fool out on a walk, ask them to sit so they don't run out an open gate, restrain them from getting to the front door, owners are often feeling a range of emotions from anger, to frustration, fear, weakness, anxiousness,and many others we may not be unaware of at this moment. And we may be feeling the opposite of what we should be feeling (leadership) and acting clear. That's the way dogs understand their environment best. In dog psychology, when we interact physically in disapproval those interactions have carry-over to future choices. That lasting mental change is a very important piece many people miss when assessing if their behavior modification program is working. Is it getting better? Is it the same? Is it getting worse? Those are the only options. It doesn't stay the same. Sometimes,our physical interactions with our dogs can make them more resistant and avoidant to our behavior modification attempts. If what we do isn't clear, adds frustration and adds stress...why wouldn't a dog try to take matters into this own paws? Survival is, after all, about preserving and protecting one's self. So, if the environment isn't set up for a dog's success, we must sympathize as to why they aren't getting the lessons we’re trying to teach. Thus, independent of your desired approach or philosophy toward training your best friend, you simply need to determine what resonates best with you. This should include positive reinforcement with tons of praise and happiness. Here's the secret: dogs are only trained with praise and happiness. Try it.