Training Philosophy
How to own a dog you’re proud of and not embarrassed by!
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Would you enjoy owning a dog that listened to you when you ask him to do something? Do you want to have the relationship with your dog you’ve always dreamed of having? Its simple, and we’ll show you how. Learn how to communicate clearly and effectively with you dog in All aspects of his life; when you do that, all the pieces fall into place. when most people think about training they only think about obedience- teaching your dog an association between a word and a behavior like “sit or “stay”.
People somehow think that if you can just teach your dog one or two commands then it will make the all the difference. They hope then he’ll be well behaved all the time, or at least most of the time! We’re here to tell you it takes more than teaching just obedience. In order for your dog to thrive and for you to be the best dog “MOM” you can be, you need to incorporate all three pieces of the puzzle. By including a focus on manners and management, in addition to obedience, you’ll notice an improvement in your dog’s behavior.
How does Paws and Possibilities teach you to be the best dog “MOM” you can be? It’s easy when you focus on all three pieces:
Manners
We teach your dog to make good choices all by themselves, so that you don’t have to micro-manage them.
Obedience
We teach your dog to respond to your commands the first time you give them.
Management
We review all aspects of your dog’s life to assure every area is optimized.
The result? Peace of mind restored to your home. We include all three of these pieces in every dog training package we offer. Uniquely catered to your dog, each puzzle piece will be specific to your individual needs. You’ll see how critical it is to include all three pieces in your training plan as we explain more about each piece.
MANNERS
Manners means a “way of behaving towards others.” It’s how your dog chooses to act when no one is telling him what to do. This is the area of training that will make the biggest impact in what it’s like to live with your dog. Most traditional dog training programs do not specifically teach manners, and it is our main focus at Paws and Possibilities.
When we teach you about your dog’s manners, we have conversations about:
• Leadership - who’s in charge around here?
• Hierarchy - your dog’s position in your home influences behaviors like invading your personal space, jumping, barking or whining, and nipping.
• Socialization - we examine how your dog interacts with his environment including people, other dogs, sights, sounds, and places.
OBEDIENCE
Obedience means “compliance with an order or submission to authority.” Obedience is when you pair a word with a behavior and expect your dog to execute the behavior on command.
Most traditional dog training programs only focus on dog obedience, missing out on other critical pieces of training.
When we teach you about dog obedience, we explain:
• Baby steps - teaching your dog to pair a word with a behavior is easy when you break it down into small steps.
• Timing - it’s important to have good timing when you train your dog. We give you tools and tips to make it simple to have good timing, so you and your dog will succeed.
• Troubleshooting - we offer solutions for dogs who only listen to commands sometimes, when it’s on his terms or only when you’re holding a treat.
MANAGEMENT
Management means examining all aspects of your dog’s environment and lifestyle. We examine every area and assure each one is optimized. The foundation of success in training your dog rests on how you manage your dog.
When we talk about managing your dog’s environment, we look at:
• Space - what access your dog has to different spaces in your home - gates, crate, fenced yard, or traveling in the car.
• Food & Care - type of food you feed including quality, quantity, times of day, and structure of offering food to your dog. Regular veterinary care and grooming including nail clipping, bathing, and trimming.
• Time & Exercise - schedules and daily routines, how much time spent on training and exercise. Appropriate tools used for walking, leash length, and off leash control.
Most people who own a dog want their dog to be well behaved. Their only mistake is not realizing there are more pieces to the puzzle than just an obedience dog training class. By including every piece into your training plan, you can easily raise a healthy, well-balanced, well-mannered dog you are proud of. You’ll be the best dog “MOM” possible.
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