When Fluffy is barking, running, and jumping all around me, how can I stay calm and still?
Our first training visit with our clients and their families will normally last three hours or more. We cover a lot of information and demonstrate a great deal of techniques to get the dog to be a great dog. I have often thought that if I only had a moment to give a dog owner some useful and productive training advice, what would it be.
I keep coming back to the very simple idea of “Calm & Still".
Eighty percent of the communication between you and your dog is body language. In my opinion, the most important part of body language is the ability to show a sense of confidence. Everything is OK, I am in control, I will take care of you... This is done by remaining calm and still while engaging the situation at hand.
Humans are emotional animals and we get so mad at our dog when he is going nuts. We raise the level of adrenalin through our screaming and running when we are trying to calm our dog down. It just doesnt work, and why should it? Craziness creates more craziness.
By staying calm and still when you are addressing your dog, he will naturally feel your confidence and will have a far better sense that you are the safe keeper, provider, and leader. Staying calm also allows you to more effectively evaluate the situation and determine the best course of action to get your dog back to being a "good dog".
If you have any additional questions or would like more information on this dog training subject, please contact us at The Best Dog Trainers in South Florida.
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