Showing posts with label Quotes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quotes. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Dogs live in the moment. Don't dwell on their past

My own Personal Quote of the day:
Came about when commenting on a post about Mr. Hank. It is very true.
"So many people that have a rescue dog want to focus on and put emphasis on what the dog has been through. 
I disregard their past and work toward their future. Dogs live in the moment. They aren't thinking about their past and we shouldn't either. I find we far too often dwell on their past and treat them differently because of what they might have been through and when we do that we are hindering their ability to move forward and to become a better dog. The more confidence you have when working with your dog the more your dog will feel more confident knowing you are in control."

Friday, March 8, 2013

Daily dog inspirations


INSTEAD OF....................................Please.......
Stop Barking                      =                   Quiet
Stop Jumping                        =                       Off

Sometimes it can be more helpful to put what you don't want on command so that the dog has a better understanding of what it is that you don't want.  Teaching the dog to jump up only on invitation. 
For example we train service dogs to open the fridge but they don't raid it in the middle of the night.



Monday, March 4, 2013

Daily dog inspirations

A well balanced dog is normally a really good judge of character.
If my dog doesn't like someone there is normally a really good reason for it.