Dog Training: Obedience For A Happier and Healthier Dog - Part 4

Obedience dog training

So far we've looked at the things you should not do...and some other cool techniques to help reinforce your confidence.

There are several significant insights that you as a trainer can do to imitate or try to be like in being a pack leader...

Consistency is the key.

Hey Dog Loving Friend,

Good leaders are consistent in action and communication, they stick to the rules and regulations...so to speak.

The good leadership techniques that I want to share with you, well, sort of puts your dog in its rightful place.

The boundaries influence your dog's thinking, so he feels comfortable in finding where he will fit in and knows where he belongs...

I mean he knows his place in the hierarchy of your family's structure, and this helps him to feel more willing to be part of and participate in your training.

You could say its just a matter of showing your dog who is the boss, but that would be an too easy.

You see, in general, being bossy isn't the same as being a leader. Simply trying to force your will on a dog doesn't necessarily communicate to him that you're truly the pack leader.

The smart trainer will understand this and take specific actions to imitate a pack leader using specific techniques.

No matter what I can say, you should not underestimate the intelligence of your dog.

Believe me, your dog isn't a 'dummy' he will notice the finer points and details of your character, and know whether your rules and expectations are consistently maintained:

• He may even test your nerve and grit every cahnce he gets, or at least now and then
• He will try and push the boundaries of established behavioral norms to determine who is really in charge
• Leaders who too often look the other way are not taken seriously
• By being consistent, you're likely to establish yourself as being the head of your pack
• Your dog will then be much quicker to follow your lead...

Leaders are not ______ or randomly picked just out of chance and they're not given their position of authority because of how they behave in that role.

To find the answer, stay tuned for the next exciting adventure in the day and life of a dog trainer - part 5...next issue.

Obedience dog training....success made easy and fun!