Dog Obedience in Everyday Life
Sure there are many people and dogs who adore the competition-level obedience work and spend years advancing their skills.
Yes, high-level Dog Obedience Skills are required for Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, & and many other working dogs.
But most family dog owners simply want a dog with good manners. When it comes time to train, many owners seem to resist the repetitions, and the time it takes and they forget to start implementing these skills into everyday activities.
Obedience Training For The Family Dog
Obedience Training For The Family Dog isn’t about the training lesson. Obedience Training is designed to help you:
Have your dog sit & wait while you check out at the vet or store.
Lay down and relax while you have dinner or coffee out.
Head to Place when the doorbell rings and company comes over.
Have a routine when it's time to manage the kid's homework and bath time.
Tolerate Change Well
Learn to Be Patient & Calm in New Situations
Set You Both Up for Success in the Future
If you are not using the skills taught to you as part of your new normal, everyday life, it's time for a tune up and to proof those skills and your leadership a bit more.
Whether you're just getting started or have allowed training to become a bit lazy, focus on how and when to use the skills you already know! Teach new ones if needed. I can help.