We’ve all heard the old adage that practice makes perfect. It would seem to follow, then, that we should be careful what we practice, lest we become perfect at the wrong thing. The same goes for our dogs as well- it’s much easier to practice good habits right off the bat than to have to unlearn and retrain behaviors later. Join Julie Fudge Smith and Tina Spring as they discuss how to make sure that you and your dog are practicing the right habits the right way.
Resources:
Podcasts:
158: Are You Forming the Habits You Really Want?
184: Goal Setting That Really Works!
Blogs:
New dog? Start by prioritizing your training goals!
There is a new movie out staring Mark Walberg as an Adventure Racer who adopts a dog on their race through the Dominican Republic called Arthur the King. It is based on a true story (I blogged about it here: This is why dogs are a man’s best friend), and it is a wonderful movie. If you want an exciting and uplifting movie, go see this one. You won’t regret it!
