Our four-legged friends make our families complete — at least, that’s what we animal lovers believe!
Still, pet ownership takes some work, especially when it comes to dogs. Intuitive, sensitive, and oftentimes energetic, canines need more than just physical care; they need love, exercise, mental stimulation, and yes, even (gentle) discipline!
That’s why it’s essential for you, as pooch parents, to know how to train a dog — for everyone’s benefit.
Not only do humans appreciate the good behavior, dogs thrive with rules and structure. Training will also help you and your pups communicate with one another, enabling everyone to happily co-exist.
But communication between you and your pet isn’t always easy, and if you’re not careful, it can lead to some dog training mistakes.
Although it’s usually unintentional, these errors can lead to confusion and frustration on both sides, and it can even reinforce your pal’s bad behavior.
We asked 169 dog training professionals* from around the world to share their best dog training tips and to explain the mistakes they most often see. Wondering if you’re accidentally making them, too? Read on to see what they had to say.
COMMON TRAINING MISTAKES DOG OWNERS MAKE
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