Struggling With Loose Lead Walking Your Dog?

Here's Why

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In a world filled with prongs, haltis, and slip leads promising quick results, it's essential to understand the underlying causes of your dogs Behaviours. In this blog post, I'll delve into the reasons why YOU CAN get results while prioritising harnesses and food and why that truly is all you need when you’re doing things right. Open your mind and get ready for a life-changing perspective on dog training!

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Addressing the Whole Dog:

As your mentor, my role extends beyond addressing simple behaviour issues like lead pulling. Dogs can pull on the lead and the training fails for various reasons, such as high arousal, under stimulation, frustration, or stress. The state the dog is in, is what's causing the problems, behaviours are not just there for no reason. People only give up on using harnesses and food when they are not seeing results but that's the red flag! That is a sign that your dog is not in a trainable state and instead needs help. It's crucial to recognise that relying solely on equipment doesn't train a dog; it only forces the behaviour to stop. The root causes of pulling (the state the dog is in) still persists, and the dog needs more help in the future as they develop further issues.

Training is for managing behaviour, not for helping dogs. The goal? Use training to manage the behaviour WHILST you work on helping the dog because, if we never tackle the root cause of the original issue, you're going to be left training for the foreseeable future as it keeps coming back.

The Power of Reinforcement:

All you need to teach a dog a behaviour is a reinforcer, such as food. You may have tried using food rewards and felt frustrated when your dog didn't respond as expected. Leaving you asking your self “why aren’t they accepting the foods?” “Why do they take it and go back to pulling?” “Why can’t they focus?” 

But here's the secret: those difficulties are symptoms of those underlying issues.

A Shift in Perspective:

If you're not achieving the desired results by being kind to your dog, don't resort to force. Instead, take a step back from training and focus on improving your dog's mental state. By doing so, you'll create a solid foundation for training success when you return to training. This is exactly what MK9Plus was made for.

Long-Lasting Results:

By helping the entire dog, you'll witness remarkable, long-lasting results. With time and proper guidance, you can phase out the food rewards and rely on a deeper understanding of your dog's needs and motivations. Furthermore, by addressing the underlying issues, you can prevent other behavioural problems from arising in the future.

Conclusion:

Harnesses, food, and a holistic approach to training are not just mere tools; they represent a philosophy that prioritises the well-being and understanding of the whole dog. By delving beyond surface-level behaviours, you can tap into the profound potential within your canine companion. Embrace this shift in perspective, and let's embark on a journey to create a stronger bond and achieve long-lasting results together.

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