BallsDay NINE-21 Day Positive Training Kickstart Challenge

Just as if you were trying to get in shape with exercise, it would be important to practice your working out with daily consistency. Consistency is one of the two most important aspects of working with any learner. As with children, dogs quickly learn that if you are not consistent, their perseverance will pay off. Thus, you must decide upon a course of action & calmly & gently stick with it.

For example, if you prefer that your pup not be on the couch. That means that when you are watching a movie in the evening & your pup jumps up to snuggle, you must be consistent in guiding them back to their dog bed.

Folks may wonder, “How long will it take for success?” Often times behaviors have been well established over long periods of time. Thus, it will take equal time, commitment, & consistency in order to form new habits & behaviors.

Remember, the same response each & every time no matter how or where the question is posed will lead to learning & success.

ACTION: Decide on one thing that you would like your dog to do. For example, if I want my pup to “sit” before we go out of the door, then we are going to sit before going out the door every, every single time-even when it’s raining-even when I’m late for work-even when I’m hungry & just want to get out & back in for my dinner.

Make a commitment to be consistent with ONE behavior & gently & kindly follow through.

 

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