#positivetraining

Positive training is the way to go! Dominance theory has been disproven by science and it HURTS your relationship with your dog.

That is the key…remembering you have a relationship with your dog. Instead of getting frustrated, think about the emotion and connection you share with your dog. Start training from that place and you will not hurt them. You will help them far more than any simple obedience command.

Two of the most important thing to remember when working with dogs.

No matter their breed, a dog is always a study of one. You can’t rely on things like “all retrievers do this”, “all terriers do that” or “I’ve always had hounds and they do this”. You are doing a disservice to the dog in front of you when you do that. They are their own unique being.

Also, dogs are a result of nature AND nurture. There are some things that they receive genetically (not because of breed but because of their specific lineage). There is also much that they learn from their environment. It is best to keep in mind that both affect behavior.