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So many of the things that we do with other humans are counter productive with our dogs. While many of the basic principles are shared, we tend to use language in a way that our dogs don't really understand and we also humanize them, applying what we THINK or what we FEEL as though it's the same for our dogs. But it's not!

I am giving very specific examples of things that can really help propel your dog training into the next level and get traction where you never could before. Don't stay stuck doing the same things over and over if it's not working.

* Stop soothing fear and trying to comfort the dog. Instead exude confidence.

* Stop talking so much! You are muddying the waters. Your dog can't extract the meaningful stuff because the noise never shuts off.

* Take your dog into stressful situations! Don't avoid them! This is where progress can be made.

* Try convincing yourself that more positive interactions is NOT the thing that will help your dog. After all, it hasn't yet.

*Eliminate free passes. Giving your dog the "benefit of the doubt" sounds nice, but really it serves to keep them confused and you frustrated.

* Work your dog above threshold and around triggers. The threshold never moves if you don't. Triggers just remain triggers.

* Put ALL of your focus on results, not process. The results should actually determine your process as you go!

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Sometimes we get dogs that are "good" most of the time but can exhibit some untoward behavior in certain contexts. For instance, the message that prompted this topic was from someone whose dog will growl/snap if someone pets them while they are on their place bed.

There are several things we should be doing to both make our dog as safe as possible and get them making better choices. I include several things we can do to ensure our dog is inclined to be the best version of themselves and to understand that respect should be given to all humans, not just you.

But we also need to be responsible and advocate for ourselves and for our dogs. Don't put your dog in needlessly risky situations. Have clear boundaries laid out for people and have a plan already cemented in your head for social gatherings so that you aren't trying to figure it out on the fly. Having a plan already solidified takes out the decision making and will make those situations so much easier. And if people choose to question your rules or not respect them, then I guess they are choosing not to be around you when you have your dog..

We never want people relying solely on management, but keeping everyone safe around your dog and keeping your dog safe is entirely up to you. Nobody will do it for you. In fact, they will fight you on it. So you need to be clear minded about what to do. Dogs are dogs, not stuffies.

AND we also want you to make your dog as safe as possible. This is the best recipe to reduce long term risk for everyone. Don't miss out on valuable conversations with your dog. Don't live daily life with them in a way that invites them to just do whatever comes naturally, because if you do, they will.

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Prong collars get an undeserved bad rap—mainly because they look scary. Sometimes they are even referred to as spike collars and there are misleading and false photos out there showing grotesque wounds on dogs' necks, but they aren't designed to work by poking, pricking, or God forbid, injuring your dog.

They are designed to amplify the sensation of pressure, evenly all the way around the neck instead of concentrating it on the trachea and reduce interference with breathing or tracheal irritation. Prong collars don't choke dogs as they are raised off the surface area of the neck by the prongs, themselves. They are typically pretty blunt and don't feel sharp and don't put holes in your dog like the internet would like you to believe.

We always describe it as putting a little microphone on your leash to improve your leash communication. But you do need to know how to use it. The collar won't do the work for you in most cases. But what we have seen over and over and over again, is how underrated this tool is and how many people have no idea what they are missing out on. You can drastically change your walk and your relationship with the purchase of a collar and a few tweaks to how you handle your leash. It can be life altering!

I know it sounds dramatic, but we see it every day. Here are the links to selecting, sizing, fitting, and using the prong collar!

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