Dog Whispering, Dog Training? Another Difference

Yet another common comment I here from owners is: "All I'd like to do is take Charlie for a walk. But he walks me! Please help."

More often than not, I discover that Charlie has SEVERAL problems, inside and out. I am usually greeted by an overly excited, sometimes very loud dog... or even one who claims the sofa as I walk in, to let me know his rank.

With a dog such as Charlie, it is important to take over in the inside world before your deal with the outside world. So "claim" the couch back. Move him out of your way, the same way a more dominant dog would do.

Practicing the leadership inside puts Charlie in a follower mode before you go out the door.

Here is a difference between Dog Whispering and Dog Training. With dog whispering, you are conditioning the mind to remember your leadership and respect it... instead of expecting a push-button command.

Any way, you deal with the inside of the house, going out the door, and down any steps that may be there... and then you deal with walking Charlie properly.

Start at the bottom and work your way up. Rome wasn't built in a day.

Rena Murray