The more you learn about dog psychology, the better you will be able to connect with your canine companion!
Practice unwavering leadership every day, especially on your walk.
The energy you’re projecting internally is the message you’re sending to your dog.
Dedicate at least 45 minutes of time to the dog’s walk in the morning.
Let the dog know you have a consistent pattern that you expect it to follow. Utilize your dog’s energy in a positive manner.
Don’t expect more from your dog(s) than your own children.
Dogs need discipline too. Give them rules, boundaries, and limitations as well as love.
Avoid nurturing your dog’s fears or unstable mind.
Imagine a successful scenario and hold it in your mind when dealing with your dog.
You are the source of your dog’s energy.
You are the role model.
Challenge the dog’s mind – dogs want to know what to do with their lives.
Let the dog work for your affection. Once in a calm-submissive state, your love will intensify those qualities in your dog.
Dogs need “on” and “off” time.
Engage them fully in structured times together; then they can relax and avoid impatient or destructive behaviours.
Dogs show us how much we can learn – they live in the moment.
Try it!
Love is one of the greatest gifts we can share with our dogs
Dogs are affectionate animals. Touch means a lot to them, both in their natural world and when they live with us. However, affection that hasn’t been earned and is shared at the wrong time can be detrimental to a dog. Here are a few of Cesar's thoughts on sharing affection.
Give affection – but at the right time!
Remember anytime you give affection, you reinforce the behaviour preceding it. Reward stability. Share your love when your dog is in a calm-submissive state.
Share affection after a dog has…
Exercised and eaten, changed an unwanted behaviour into a behaviour you asked for, responded to a rule or command, or entered a calm-submissive state.
Don’t share affection when your dog is…
Fearful, anxious, possessive, dominant, aggressive, whining, begging, barking, or breaking a household rule.
Don’t forget exercise and discipline.
Prove your love by giving your dog what he or she needs: Long walks; Rules, boundaries, and limitations.
Give your dogs as much love as you have!
Give as much love as your heart can handle and then some! But please give it at the right time.
Good luck!
