| Nothing is more critical to the success of your dog | | | | more likely to be appropriately and effectively |
| training efforts than your attitude as the trainer. Your | | | | administered by a trainer with a positive disposition. |
| mindset is more important than the equipment | | | | Rewards can take the form of tiny bits of food, lots of |
| purchased, the type of system used, or the breed of | | | | praise or play time with a favourite toy. |
| your dog. The wrong outlook on the training process | | | | You should recognize that you can manage to be both |
| can destroy the likelihood of effective training more | | | | firm and friendly at the same time. It is not necessary |
| quickly than anything else. | | | | to affect an angry or severe tone during the training |
| Dogs naturally crave and enjoy human companionship. | | | | process. These caricatures of displeasure do not offer |
| When their human companions approach them in the | | | | any more training value than utilization of a simple |
| right way, they are particularly receptive to learning and | | | | serious tone. A lower tone with a serious "bite" is more |
| develop a strong desire to act in a manner that will | | | | than enough. When praising and instructing, you must |
| please their master. This is why a proper attitude is so | | | | remember to use a very friendly and happy voice. The |
| important with respect to training dogs. When you are | | | | dog will thrive knowing you enjoy their interaction and |
| pleasant, your dog will be pleasant. When you are | | | | will be very motivated to learn as a result. |
| excited about teaching, your dog will most likely be | | | | Most importantly you must always remember that dog |
| excited about learning. Keep in mind that dogs can | | | | training is supposed to be fun. It should be fun for you |
| often reflect the attitudes and dispositions of their | | | | and just as fun for your dog. Too often training |
| owners. | | | | becomes nothing more than a mandatory task. You |
| In addition, the proper outlook on dog training can make | | | | find you do not relish the opportunity to spend time |
| the experience infinitely more enjoyable for you and | | | | with your dog. The dog understands this and does not |
| your dog. A pleasant training experience will naturally | | | | get excited at the prospect, either. In worse cases, |
| produce better instruction on your part resulting in | | | | training becomes an undesirable chore. Your negative |
| easier training for your dog. | | | | disposition and attitude is sensed clearly by the dog |
| So, what is the right attitude when training your dog? | | | | and mirrored. Training progress stalls, frustration sets in, |
| You should strive to maintain a positive perspective at | | | | and the whole process becomes further crippled. |
| all times and maintain a mood that makes the process | | | | The cliché that 'attitude is everything' really |
| fun for both you and your dog. A positive outlook | | | | does describe dog training. A negative or harsh |
| works in conjunction with any good quality training | | | | attitude will crush hopes of success. By starting the |
| method. | | | | training process with a solid positive attitude, you can |
| Effective training requires positive reinforcement and | | | | get off to a flying start. The end result can be a |
| appropriate rewards. Good training will be filled with | | | | training experience that is enjoyed by both you and |
| compliments, encouragement and praise. Those | | | | your dog, which is sure to create amazing results. |
| rewards, which are the key component to training, are | | | | |