1 Tip, 1 Idea, 1 Quote.
On bossing your dog around
Dog Trainer Auckland
July 8, 2025
1 Tip - on life with your dog
Do you boss your dog around? Constantly saying, 'No!', 'Leave it', 'Come!', 'Stay!'
An endless stream of commands can be a downer.
Here is another approach:
On walks pause and let them sniff.
Follow their lead on walks.
If they turn away from a greeting, respect that.
Let them be a dog, for example, provide a place to dig if they enjoy digging.
These simple ideas will build your dog's confidence, and you'll be meeting their needs improving well being too.
1 Idea - on the leading edge
Dogs watch us constantly, they understand and use our human social cues, they respond to our tone and facial expressions, plus they can problem-solve, like follow a pointed finger. Making them excellent communicators, possibly better than us!
1 Quote - on dogs
Dogs travel hundreds of miles during their lifetime, responding to commands such as 'come' and 'fetch.' How to Live with a Neurotic Dog. Stephen Baker.
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