The Secret to Consistency in Dog Training
Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your dog's training progress? The key might be hidden in a simple but powerful concept: positive reinforcement for YOU, the handler. Yes, you heard that right – the reason your dog training isn't working as effectively as you'd like could be linked to how rewarding the process is for you.
Dog Training & Self Care
For many pet guardians, it feels like training your dog and taking care of yourself are diametrically opposed activities. Dog training is posed as a selfless activity that requires your full attention and physical acuity. Often, we end up feeling like we’re giving everything to our dogs at the expense of our friends, family, and ourselves. So begins the endless shame spiral that is dog ownership in the age of social media, but I’d like to propose an essential mindset shift.