Doggie Do's
Oprah had the "Dog Whisperer" on ... he treated her dog for behavior probs! He says ALL dog behavior ... comes from the'energy' of the humans that surround them! We humans are to use ... calm, assertive energy.
Cesar's Philosophy
In the wild, a dog's survival depends on a strong, stable and organized pack where every member knows its place and follows the rules established by the pack leader. The pack instinct is perhaps the strongest natural motivator for a dog.
Exercise, Discipline and Affection ... in That Order!
These are the 3 ingredients needed to make a happy, balanced dog. Most dog owners either only give affection, or don't provide these 3 necessities in the correct-order.
- Exercise means walking a dog a minimum of once a day and in the correct way.
- Discipline means giving the dog rules, boundaries and limitations in a non-abusive manner.
- Affection means a reward given to our dogs, but only after they've achieved calm-submission in our "pack."
Master the Walk
The walk is an extremely important ritual for a dog. It needs to take place a minimum of once a day, for at least 30 - 45 minutes, so that both the dog's mind and body are given a workout. It's also crucial to act as the dog's leader during a walk. That means the dog walks either next to or behind its owner- not pulling ahead. If a dog is "walking" its owner, the dog perceives itself as pack leader and the owner is not in control.
Issues
If a dog doesn't trust its owner to be a strong, stable pack leader, it becomes unclear on its correct role within the pack. A dog that is confused about who is in charge is actually concerned about the ability of the pack to survive. Therefore, it tries to fill in the missing leadership elements, often erratically. This can cause aggression, anxiety, fear, obsessions, negative behaviors or phobias -what Cesar calls "issues."
Balance
A balanced dog is in the state that Mother Nature wants it to be in. This means a calm, submissive pack-follower that is fulfilled physically with exercise; psychologically with rules, boundaries, and limitations; and emotionally with affection from its owner.
Tip # 6
Give the dog something to do before you share food, water, toys, or affection. This way the treat has been earned.
Tip # 7
It is essential to try to create a schedule that includes a daily 45-minute power-walk in the morning.
Tip # 8
When leaving the house, always walk out the door ahead of your dog to demonstrate who is boss.
Tip # 9
When walking your dog, make sure that it's not in front of you, pulling you down the street. Instead, keep your companion dog to your side or behind you. This will demonstrate to your dog that you are the leader.
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