What Would Jeff Do? #912 dog training q&a

When it comes to training a dog, there are certain protocols we take when they FIRST start our program. Our leadership skills set the tone and the foundation for everything to come. We use these protocols on EVERY dog that comes into our facility, whether they’re friendly, aggressive, nervous, fearful etc. Dogs need strong leadership and these simple methods can really be the building blocks of a wonderful relationship with your dog. We are showing you all exactly how we start a brand new board

Head trainer Courtney breaking down how we start training with new dogs & why our protocols are so beneficial to every dog 🙌🏻 | Solid K9 Training

How do you know when it’s time to start proofing your dog’s obedience and correcting for non compliance? When it’s pretty flawless and you don’t need to give them any guidance anymore. Like you see here with Rue, she is doing GREAT with her obedience, not relying on any help from Courtney, and working without leash guidance. She’s on verbal compliance with food alone, which tells us it’s time to start phasing out food, giving some leash corrections if she breaks command, and then eventually gett

Most dog owners out there are doing a great job teaching their dogs obedience, but what’s often missing is teaching them what NOT to do— especially around distractions. 99% of our clients have already put in some work, so it’s not that they are “lazy”. They’re just being given the wrong information. Being told they can never correct their dogs or their unwanted behaviors. Being told it’s a lifetime struggle and to just keep repeating the same shit that doesn’t work. Being told that the relations