Some say there's no such thing as naughty dogs - only bad owners. Not quite true...dogs can learn to do things we don't want them to do, our reactions may inadvertently encourage them to continue sure. They also have instinctual reactions, which though hard wired (genetics) can be controlled. Without teaching and discipline from humans, how can they know what is acceptable and what isn't.
Here comes a few posts on this topic! Also, remember what is acceptable behaviour from our dogs is largely individual choice, what one may allow another may not...that's fine! Or what one owner may put up with another may not!!!I believe we must always remember to be considerate to other humans and our dogs when setting rules, boundaries and limitations.
Always remember "dogs want to be and love to be dogs...they don't want and cannot be humans"!! So "human psychology" simply won't work with them - you need to think "dog psychology" - which is where the "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Milan comes in! Later I'll explore with you how dogs use "human psychology" on us through manipulation! So sure we can and should only use their psychology to change "naughty dogs" and enhance "good dogs" then we all live with happy balanced dogs!
Here comes a few posts on this topic! Also, remember what is acceptable behaviour from our dogs is largely individual choice, what one may allow another may not...that's fine! Or what one owner may put up with another may not!!!I believe we must always remember to be considerate to other humans and our dogs when setting rules, boundaries and limitations.
Always remember "dogs want to be and love to be dogs...they don't want and cannot be humans"!! So "human psychology" simply won't work with them - you need to think "dog psychology" - which is where the "Dog Whisperer" Cesar Milan comes in! Later I'll explore with you how dogs use "human psychology" on us through manipulation! So sure we can and should only use their psychology to change "naughty dogs" and enhance "good dogs" then we all live with happy balanced dogs!
Introducing Dogs!
Dogs have only 4 choices of reaction when faced with any situation/confrontation, they can fight (use aggression) flight (run away or leave) avoid (give space) submit (acknowledge another is superior)
If you have a "happy go lucky" dog then there is probably less need for any rehabilitation, but there is still a need for discipline. Following Cesar's rule of exercise then discipline then affection they will remain balanced dogs with you as their Pack Leader. This too is one of the keys to freeing a dog from problem behaviour, rehabilitating a dog!
As Pack Leader we teach our dogs which of the above options to choose in different situations (never fight of course), they learn through reinforcement, to carry out our commands and follow us no matter what - they will trust our judgement even though we're only human!
Affection is any positive dog/human interaction experience, or if you like your human attention e.g. talking (to dog in any voice), touching, feeding, playing and if they "walk you" then going out applies too!
So if you consider you're dog to be naughty, are you being consistent with your rules? Do you follow-through? = make it happen if they ignore you, if not they will not take you seriously hence the expression "play me up"!!
So read on as I explore the meaning of exercise! Look at the difference between discipline and punishment - applies to the human species too!!
ps. 5:30pm and Monty is asking for food...getting better at telling that time has moved forward by an hour then!!
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