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In dog training it is essential the trainer must earn his dog's acceptance, respect, trust and loyalty so he may be recognized as the leader. |
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Most dogs will strive for dominance at one time or another, but are just as happy to be followers rather than leaders. If challenged, the handler must show the dog their place by responding intelligently and understandably with a firm, yet loving hand. One of the most valuable assets is the dog's innate desire to please their masters. As a dog trainer, you must realize that the subordinate has rights too and to jeopardize this by being abusive or administering punishment out of sequence will only |
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lead to mutiny by the dog, and rightfully so. Persons who are unreasonable, inconsiderate, impatient, ill tempered or violent should not train a dog. All these behaviors will undermine your role as a leader to your dog. |
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