Correct not Punish!

To “correct” is simply discipline…to "punish" is to cause harm, with intent on getting your way and born out of anger or frustration.

Imagine if a person was shouting angrily at you, even if you knew you were wrong, you would probably be very defensive and escalate back at the other person - an argument. Now change that for a calm, firm, confident person, telling you that what you are doing is the wrong way….you may still feel defensive at first, but on reflection you see that the person is trying to help you do it the right way - no argument just change!

Same is true for dogs, never ask them, always “tell them” what you want them to do, simply put and with calm assertive energy. You will have their respect, not their fear and aggression! Correct with love and help in the forefront your minds, they will change their ways as if they respect you they will want to please their Pack Leader…it’s their job and they’re proud of being a dog!

Don’t negotiate - you can have this treat if you stop that! Dogs don’t negotiate between each other, they simply claim what they want, follow through if one dog doesn’t do what the alpha intends. They don’t respect such human ways, prefer to keep it simple they correct each other and reward with praise through touch and energy alone!

So What have my dogs taught me? Never give up on trying to remain calm - practice makes permanent!