HAZARDS IN THE HOME
The following household items have the potential to cause serious illness, or even death, depending on the amount ingested by your cat or dog. Store these items in a safe location, out of your pet’s reach.
Paws to Consider
Our philosophy and training is based on developing a relationship with your dog that starts with establishing a positive leadership role. Being a leader does not mean you have to be harsh, heavy handed or negative. Quite the opposite! As a benevolent leader, you must first teach your dog what is expected from them and then through the use of your positive praise, acknowledgment and encouragement, expect that behavior each and every time. It is up to you to establish what is acceptable behavior for your dog. Many “problem” behaviors are actually “leadership” problems. They are looking to you for direction.
Here are some quick and simple ways to start establishing your leadership position today:
Dog Essentials
All dogs regardless or size or stature need four things from us to become a really well balanced, behaved dog:
1. Leadership
Ø Control Environment – Have dog wear leash in home only when supervised or use crate when dog cannot be supervised. Certain things need to be kept off limits until you have establish you are higher up then your dog (bed, couch, bedrooms, ect)
Owners of Paws-itivly Behaved K9s: Tiffany Gutman & Deanna Trampe Discuss their unique philosophys on obedience dog training.
We Believe that all dogs are pack animals. They started out with their litter mates as their pack and with Mom (the ultimate leader) teaching them acceptable behavior from where to potty, sleep and how to play - always establishing a line that each would not cross. Although Momma Dog could speak “dog” (which is a clear advantage on us), she did not bribe, beg or lure puppies to behave. She used corrections whether it be a certain look, low growl or her paw. Now you brought home your new puppy or older dog and they are looking for their next leader. It doesn’t matter where they end up in the pack as long as they know what their position is. Dogs will either lead or be led (some dogs more than others - it depends on the individual dog), it makes no difference to them which it’s going to be. What will it be in your household? Our philosophy and training is based on developing a relationship with your dog that starts with establishing a positive leadership role. Being a leader does not mean you have to be harsh, heavy handed or negative. Quite the opposite! As a benevolent leader, you must first teach your dog what is expected from them and then through the use of your positive praise, acknowledgment and encouragement, expect that behavior each and every time. It is now up to you to establish what is acceptable behavior for your dog. Even if you have just adopted an older dog, these techniques can be introduced and adapted very quickly by your new companion. Many “problem” behaviors are actually “leadership” problems. Again, they are looking to you for direction. We will help you understand your dog and give you ways to resolve problem behaviors by using your pack leadership. Please post questions for us that we can address and cover in future pod casts.
