POWERFUL TIPS TO IMPROVE YOUR PUP'S BEHAVIOR.
Dog training is not that simple, initially there is
Some steps and advice that you need to follow to make change in behaviour of your dog.
Remember that not every technique will work for your dog, and that sometimes your dog may just be having an off day when we ask for a behaviour
1.SET A GOAL
Most things worth accomplishing in life take a lot of hard work. In my life, I've seen the most success with my dog's behavior when I've set goals.
I don't typically like focusing goals on 'behavior growth' necessarily, but more on how often you'll train, how long you'll train, and what behaviors you will work on.
If you set SMART goals (look that up if you aren't familiar with it đ), you'll find that you'll become more consistent with training. And in my experience, staying consistent (more on that later) is one of the most vital ways to help your dog's behavior see more growth than setbacks!
2.TRACK PROCESS
you can rate your dog's behaviors so that you have a snapshot of where your dog stands with different behaviors like recall, leash walking, and more!
Again, tracking progress will help you understand more
thoroughly how your dog is actually progressing!
3.VIEW BEHAVIOUR AS WHOLE.
If you're feeling down about a specific behavior your dog is struggling with, remember to look at your dog's behavior as a whole.
While your dog may be struggling with jumping, for example, find the good things your dog is doing and focus on those. And what you'll realize is that your dog's "behavior" is likely better than you're giving your dog credit for!
4.STAY CONSISTENT
dog on leash looking at pup parent | Pupford
The key to pushing through your dog's behavior setbacks is consistency.
Training takes a lot of effort over an extended period of time. And it can't just be for a few days or weeks... it takes consistent effort!
Plus, the more consistent you are with training your dog the more quickly you will be able to overcome the setbacks and 'dips' in progression.
5.BE PATIENT.
Even more important than consistency is patience!
Often as pup parents, we put timelines in our head as to how quickly our dog should learn a certain behavior... that is a mistake.
Not only do you need to be patient with your dog's progress, but you need to be patient with yourself. Raising a dog can be hard work, so remember to cut yourself some slack and be patient with results!
What else has helped you overcome setbacks in your dog's behavior and training? Let me know in the comments!
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