Impulse Control: Or formerly called “Manners”. The first thirty seconds of getting your dog out of the car will set the tone for your entire walk. this is the moment that he can get out of the car and wait in a sit, or down, while you get your poo bags, organize, and lock the car. Then make sure your shoulder doesn’t get ripped off by his dragging. You should be able to hold his leash with a singular finger. If you feel the need for way more, (unless of course your dog is dangerous then please hold with more, but the same singular finger principal applies - you should be able to) then your training is not where it needs to be. If your dog can wait while you get your stuff out of the car, and in that first thirty seconds, walk like a Gentleman and keep his own leash loose, any issues that you might normally encounter on your walk will be minimal. Make him put the effort in at the start. Set the tone for your walk correctly. But do this at the start; Rather than waiting for his excitement and perhaps adrenalin to peak before attempting to school him (at which point he isn’t going to give a darn what you say). The first thirty seconds of your walk are the most important. Then you can enjoy harmony with your dog for the remainder of your time. Monique Anstee Victoria, BC
Posted on: Tue, 16 Sep 2014 13:20:01 +0000
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