Five Personal Qualities To Expect From Your Dog Trainer

Five Personal Qualities To Expect From Your Dog Trainer

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What personal qualities should you expect from your dog trainer? [caption id="attachment_143" align="alignright" width="205"] Your dog is smarter than you think! He needs a smart trainer![/caption] Obviously, a dog trainer has to know what he's talking about, but that's just the beginning. They must master their craft, understand the science of how dogs learn and be able to apply their knowledge in unique situations.  But these are things that most people could learn if they wanted to.  Although it's absolutely necessary, knowledge alone isn't enough. When knowledge is combined with essential personal qualities, the result is someone who will provide exceptional service. Love for People and Dogs Someone who claims to love dogs and dislike people isn't going to meet the first qualification as a dog trainer.  The goal is…
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Your Imaginary “Perfect” Dog

Your Imaginary “Perfect” Dog

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We all have an imaginary dog that is "perfect"! [caption id="attachment_55" align="alignright" width="275"] Imagine your "perfect" dog.[/caption] But it's the everyday imperfections that make our real life dog endearing, funny and sometimes frustrating!  We might expect our "perfect" dog to think and act like a person because we view him as a part of the family. We feel so emotionally bonded to our dogs that we forget that they are a different species.   But dogs were born to think and feel and act like their canine ancestors. We, on the other hand, think and feel and act like humans. Many owners become frustrated when that gap between the species causes a breakdown in communication.  The difficulties only get worse because of the strong emotional bond between people and their dogs. …
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