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I train dogs by a simple motto... work hard and have fun.
Many dog owners focus intently on the work-hard part and forget to have fun. You have ideas of what you want your dog to be and what goals you will need to accomplish to arrive at the destination. That's all good stuff.
Still, there's more to the story.
If all you're doing is pushing your dog, they'll lose interest. Some may even come to the conclusion there is no pleasing you so why bother with all the challenging work?
You must understand this simple principle --- train what is in front of you and make time to celebrate the small victories with your companion.
Sometimes it is soooo easy to get caught up in the ideal picture of what your dog can become or should be that it's easy to forget to build the bridge between today and tomorrow.
Here's a little secret... your dog isn't going to be a rockstar obedience champion on the first day of training. It won't happen on the second, and may not on the third, or even at the end of training sessions.
Champions are built up over time.
The greatest athletes didn't become that way overnight. It took time, dedication, and having some fun.
If life is serious all the time, studies show that it increases stress levels. That can impact performance significantly.
All you need to do is show up daily, plant seeds, and hold yourself and your dog accountable. Also, don't forget to have fun together and enjoy your dog!
If you do that, the results will come.
It WILL happen.
One day, you'll wake up and you and your dog will suddenly arrive at the destination.
Remember, you're a team. Neither of you can do it alone.
Talk soon,
Alan Carr
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