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Dogs don't live that long. How many years do you want to struggle or have to manage your dog just to avoid a correction that is typically a split second? That's what people do, though. And there's a reason. It's all the bologna that is out there on the internet.

That's why people are better at building behaviors (which is much more difficult) than stopping behaviors (which is SIMPLE). Why is it everyone I meet needs help with stopping behaviors when that is the EASY part of training?

People worry. But maybe we should not just worry about all the stuff we read online and how we are "stressing" our dogs or hurting our relationship. Maybe we should worry about our actual reality. How much time are you going to let slip away? And if your dog is dangerous, eventually what is going to happen when management fails?

Recognize the complexity of what you are asking your dog for. Are you asking them to execute something complex or are you asking them NOT to execute something? One is much easier than the other, and there's no reason to struggle and suffer with such things for years when everything you want is so attainable.

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These are things we do with client dogs right off the bat. Sometimes we forget that it's not just about teaching your dog words or commands. It's about behavior. It's about teaching your dog how to slow down, how to process, how to prioritize you, how to resist impulses, even if those impulses are out of fear, nervousness, anxiety, or extreme over stimulation.

All dogs learn automatic kennel manners (going in and out-kennel drills)

All dogs learn the non-verbal sit (and rehearse it in busy environments)-MY FAV!

All dogs learn to go in and out of the car upon invite and hold a down.

The first 2 of these 3 are super super easy, and EVERYONE should do these today! They are so simple and the return on investment is so worth it. It sometimes eludes us that these simple moments make up our whole day and dictate our dog's state of mind. Taking a few minutes to do a handful of reps can be so impactful rather than just addressing it the one or two times you need to that day.

Instead of only working on car stuff when you are actually leaving, do it when you have nowhere to be! Take 10 or 15 minutes and go do 20 or 30 reps of something simple that involves little to no commands and just literally shows your dog a different way to exist and go through the world.

Once they see and do a different thing, they might just start doing it on their own, especially with the proper feedback and guidance from you.

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So common! Dogs are all individuals! But also, as a culture we seem to think that "normal" dogs like playing with other dogs. Nope. They often don't. And If yours falls into that camp and they are forced to play with other dogs, how do you think that will turn out?

If that is the case you have to recognize that your dog might not actually be the problem. No level of training will ever fix the OTHER dogs and it will probably never change your dog's personality where he loves being harassed by other dogs.

Nobody will advocate for your dog but you. So you need to know when and how to do that, but also tell your dog if he or she is being a jerk. And it may very well be both!

Don't make socializing your dog something more stressful than it needs to be. Be proactive about evaluating the situation and whether or not it is a good situation to put your dog in. I personally would never put my dogs in a situation with any other dog that I know is going to pester or bully them UNLESS someone is going to step in and put the kibosh on it. That might mean fewer get togethers where your dog is able to be included because everyone being on board with controlling their dog's behavior is the only way it works!

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"When can we take off the e-collar?" This is our favorite question. NOT! It is actually a very good question. And the answer is simple for most dog owners, especially since they aren't dog trainers—you can take it off when you don't want your dog to listen.

Can you teach your dog to listen and behave all the time regardless of whether or not the ecollar is on? Sure. But most people aren't going to have the skill or follow the instructions carefully enough to achieve that. You absolutely can, though, in most cases. Some dogs are easier than others too, which is also an important factor. Some dogs are very soft and much less likely to push established boundaries. Some will test you daily.

But we are talking about what must be true to move AWAY from your ecollar.

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It is hard to argue that the process used should not be the one that gets the best results, yet here we are. In dog training today there is an immensely flawed philosophy that is fiercely promulgated by dog trainers and even "professional organizations" that are looked up to by the average pet owner, and many professionals in the field, today.

The result is that people are brain washed before they have even sat down to think about it. They already believe that aversives in dog training is bad. They already believe that it will cause harm. They already believe that corrections in dog training are not necessary or are only necessary for "bad" dogs.

The loudest critics of effective training in the dog training industry are the most deluded, often totally discounting genetics as well as the outcome of the training.

Those things matter. And any good trainer should be able to explain in a way you understand why this philosophy doesn't work and why we need to include accountability with negative consequences in the training. Whether we are talking about behavior modification or off leash obedience.

The goal should always be to build the safest, most reliable dog, who is as confident as they can be, and create the most harmonious relationship with its owner possible. If the goal instead is "never use aversives", results will vary (because the goal is not results oriented, it's process oriented). And people need to take responsibility for those results.

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Punishing a dog's behavior is already a controversial topic. Not that it should be. Punishment is literally, by definition, the only way to eliminate behaviors. But what is even more controversial, and shrouded in mystery because nobody wants to talk about it, is punishing a puppy's bad behaviors.

The truth is we have a different set of rules we go by when it comes to puppies (which we are defining as dogs under 6 months of age).

So I'm going to dive into what we correct and how we correct it. And also how we avoid allowing puppy to do things we don't like when we aren't correcting it. The key to all of this is:

* Structure (lots of crate time and no free roaming)

* Lots of 1 on 1 engagement and puppy has a leash on

* Establishing priorities as far as which behaviors need to be addressed now

Typically, this is biting/mouthing, jumping, and fussing in the kennel.

* Using a safe and effective means of correction for those things we want to knock out right away.

We typically use a bonker, a leash pop, or a poke in the side, or for biting I will squeeze puppy's lips around their own teeth until it is uncomfortable for them. So... Kind of like biting them back.

These are all things that people will be horrified by, but my experience has been that this is how you effectively shape behavior which results in the best relationship. It also results in a confident, resilient, and respectful adult dog. Most of the things people say will happen (like damaging your relationship and traumatizing the dog) are imagined. They aren't real. In my experience this never happens.

But people do create this story in their head. My experience is based on hundreds or thousands of dogs. And the results have been consistent across the board. There is no reason people should struggle with bad behavior or allow their relationship to go off the rails with their puppy because they are afraid to correct them. As long as you incorporate the structure piece so your puppy isn't always getting into trouble. 99% of what you do with your puppy will in fact be lots of food work.

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So many of the things that we do with other humans are counter productive with our dogs. While many of the basic principles are shared, we tend to use language in a way that our dogs don't really understand and we also humanize them, applying what we THINK or what we FEEL as though it's the same for our dogs. But it's not!

I am giving very specific examples of things that can really help propel your dog training into the next level and get traction where you never could before. Don't stay stuck doing the same things over and over if it's not working.

* Stop soothing fear and trying to comfort the dog. Instead exude confidence.

* Stop talking so much! You are muddying the waters. Your dog can't extract the meaningful stuff because the noise never shuts off.

* Take your dog into stressful situations! Don't avoid them! This is where progress can be made.

* Try convincing yourself that more positive interactions is NOT the thing that will help your dog. After all, it hasn't yet.

*Eliminate free passes. Giving your dog the "benefit of the doubt" sounds nice, but really it serves to keep them confused and you frustrated.

* Work your dog above threshold and around triggers. The threshold never moves if you don't. Triggers just remain triggers.

* Put ALL of your focus on results, not process. The results should actually determine your process as you go!

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