5 Simple Hacks That Can Change Your Dog and Your Life! 🐕

Struggling with behavioural problems but can't afford an expensive board & train?
Don't have time for weekly lessons?

Start here. These are 5 simple things you can implement TODAY, even with a busy schedule.

1️⃣ Get your dog off the furniture.
This doesn't have to be forever! I have no problem with dogs on couches or beds. But if you're dealing with behavioural issues, temporarily removing that privilege can make a HUGE difference. Create clearer boundaries and watch your relationship start to change.

2️⃣ Use the Place Command.
A long Place is one of the easiest ways to bring calm into your household. Dinner time? Place. After exercise? Place. After your dog's meal? Place.
You don't need hours of training—just incorporate it into your everyday life.

3️⃣ Change your equipment.
Stop making walking harder than it needs to be by using equipment designed to give your dog leverage to pull. Depending on your dog and your training goals, consider tools such as a martingale, slip lead, or properly fitted prong collar. The right equipment can give you more control and make walks safer and more productive.

4️⃣ Teach a release/break command.
Your dog needs to understand the difference between "you're working" and "you're free." A clear release command creates structure and eliminates a lot of confusion.

5️⃣ Focus on ONE command.
Stop giving your dog five commands when you haven't followed through with the first one. Pick one behaviour, teach it properly, and follow through consistently until your dog understands it.

Do these five things consistently and you may be surprised by how quickly things start to change.

For some dogs, these simple changes may be enough to create a completely different household.

For others, you'll need more coaching and that's okay. The goal isn't just to get your dog to behave. It's to teach YOU the skills to create lasting results.

Need more help? We offer one-on-one private lessons where we coach you through the process and help you address the behaviours you're struggling with.

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