Although I get a chance to work with a ton of people and dogs, sometimes the problems stated don't always present themselves. But this time, it did with excitable Luna. First, we solved the human walking problem (calm leaders/calm dogs). Then we came across cats, three to be exact, and instead of avoiding and going the other way, we met the "problem" head-on. We stayed where the cats were and created calm. As has happened tons of other times through the years when I do this, the cats then started approaching the dog in a calm way. Why? Because they recognized that leadership was controlling the excitement and that they were just as safe as the dog. Animals know leadership. BTW, other "trainers" told Jessica she would have to use a shock collar to accomplish this because of their limited skills. THEY need that because they have no other tools in their limited toolbox, but this was right after Luna tried to lunge forward, got corrected by a tug on the leash, and then Jessica moved forward with an interested but controllable Luna. No tricks, or tools that don't exist in the wild. Just clear, calm, confident communication and rules. And a proper understanding of Dog Psychology. Did I mention they wanted thousands of dollars and were going to take Luna away for weeks? After watching this video, let me ask... FOR WHAT? Be a clear pack leader for your dog, not a piggy bank for someone else. #realpackleadership #calmleaderscalmdogs #betterhumansbetterdogs #betterhumansbetterplanet #trustrespectlove #dogislove #professionalcaninebehaviorist
Bindi needed me to refresh her owner on the skills that become clear direction. Human transformation takes longer than canine transformation simply because canine communication is simple and direct. And they don't spend their free time watching ridiculous "how to" videos or listening to others relabel and invent states of mind to the new trendy, "I call it this so you need to call it this" BS. Is your dog engaged with you? Yes or no, let's move forward with the result. Can our dogs move WITH us in an "explore" state of mind and still follow? Of course! It happens every day, we don't call it this drive or that drive. We call it "connected". Simple, natural, profound language without the confusing BS. That's using canine psychology not human psychology and attaching it to a canine (in other words, leave the arrogance and narcissism behind before you pick up the leash). So proud of Bindi's humans for keeping it natural! #realpackleadership #pitmix #respectthewalk #professionaldogbehaviorist #calmconfidentlovejoy