THE IMPORTANCE OF LEADERSHIP – Not Shock, Pinch or Choke Collars!
Simply put, when your dog sees you as their leader, they want to follow your guidance.
Leadership means everything to a dog. A leader provides guidance, security, rules, and structure. Because dogs communicate differently than humans, many people unintentionally rely on human communication rather than understanding canine behavior. To build a strong relationship with your dog, it’s important to learn how to provide leadership in a way dogs naturally understand.
When dogs receive clear leadership from their owners, they better understand what is expected of them, making training easier and strengthening the relationship between dog and owner.
Leadership has nothing to do with dominance, intimidation, or harsh treatment. True leadership is about being a trusted mentor and teacher. By showing your dog how to succeed, you build a relationship based on love, trust, and respect.
The education I received before becoming a professional dog trainer was invaluable. Although I had been training dogs since I was 12 years old with my dog, Bebe, I discovered there was so much more to learn about canine behavior.
When I graduated from my professional training program, I remember thinking, “My goodness, I knew so little about dog behavior before this!” My education taught me how to truly understand canine communication and, most importantly, how to provide the kind of leadership that dogs naturally understand and respond to.
Leadership is the foundation of what I teach my clients, and they find this approach easy to understand and apply. It is especially effective for helping dogs that are fearful, anxious, or aggressive, as well as for raising puppies into well-behaved adult dogs and preventing behavioral issues before they develop.
To learn more, please contact me at 951-339-1040 or visit www.LeaderofthePackHomeDogTraining.com.
Wendy Blanch
Dog Behavior Specialist & Trainer