A Doodle is a cross-bred dog created by breeding a Poodle with another purebred dog. But, some people don’t like them, calling them overpriced mutts. What’s the truth?
Phoenix Dog Trainer and Behaviorist, by Sam The Dog Trainer; Sam Basso trains dogs and puppies in the Phoenix, Chandler, Mesa, Tempe, San Tan Valley, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Glendale, Gilbert, AZ and surrounding areas.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Monday, September 09, 2019
Dog Training Because... Feelings
Is it possible to train dogs and never hurt anyone's feelings? I really don't believe so, if you are being honest with others and yourself.
I try as best as possible to be a good person and treat others well. However, telling the truth always risks hurting someone's feelings. People don't like bad news, don't like changing their ways, don't like losing face in front of others, don't like being told their dog needs changing, and so on. No adult really wants to be told they (or their dogs) need to change.
I know from personal experience, if I want to get the most out of a learning situation, I have to be prepared to be a rookie, to be wrong, to be confronted, to... gasp... change. Yeah, it can rub me the wrong way, but that doesn't mean I quit or blame the teacher. I accept the bad feelings that often come when you have to improve or change.
Not everyone can accept change or being told that things aren't perfect. Feelings will get hurt, even with the best teachers. No teacher wants their students to be upset, but it is going to happen.
I try as best as possible to be a good person and treat others well. However, telling the truth always risks hurting someone's feelings. People don't like bad news, don't like changing their ways, don't like losing face in front of others, don't like being told their dog needs changing, and so on. No adult really wants to be told they (or their dogs) need to change.
I know from personal experience, if I want to get the most out of a learning situation, I have to be prepared to be a rookie, to be wrong, to be confronted, to... gasp... change. Yeah, it can rub me the wrong way, but that doesn't mean I quit or blame the teacher. I accept the bad feelings that often come when you have to improve or change.
Not everyone can accept change or being told that things aren't perfect. Feelings will get hurt, even with the best teachers. No teacher wants their students to be upset, but it is going to happen.
What Is Your Dog Handling Demeanor?
What is your dog handling demeanor, and does it matter? Your demeanor is your look, manner, bearing, attitude, expression and presence when managing, directing and leading your dog. It matters because dogs will pick up on your demeanor, and the demeanor of those around you, and that will affect how they will behave…
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