Training: Common Mistake 1

Sorry guys, just a quick nugget of information for you today, as I am slammed.... In the midst of my insanely chaotic day, however, I received an email in my inbox which covers some interesting ideas as far as dog training - and I just HAD to share them with you. So stay posted, I'll be posting one a day over the course of the next several days.

MISTAKE #1

Calling your dog and then, when he comes to you, do you "punish" him or do something he doesn't like.

For example:

Your dog is having tons of fun in the dog park -- you call and he comes to you -- and you reward his behavior by putting him on a leash and taking him home. Do you think your dog is really going to want to come to you the next time?

Think about it... I am guilty of it as well. But, understanding these types of concepts and ideas can help all of us train our dogs to be better behaved best friends....