How Rude?

How Rude?

Ever thought someone in a shop or restaurant was rude and disrespectful to the staff? Those types were back of the queue when manners and respect where given out. How about when your child's school friend asks for a drink of water with all of the please and thank you's, and cheerfully says "thank you for having Mrs Smith" when they are going home.

Neither scenario just happened on it's own. In the first scenario, it's highly likely the individual came from a background where they were never taught manners and respect and believe they don't need to use them, especially as the waiter or shop attendant is being paid..

And what about the child in the second scenario? Did they just wake up and have manners and respect other people?

House manners are essential for dogs. They are the foundations for the rest of their behaviours inside and outside of the home. Who wants to be covered in dog hairs when you are dressed for date night? Simple things like not giving your dog attention, even as a cute puppy, until, they are sat calmly and you are ready to. Teaching your dog to sit, wait (or stay) and ok / break, is the backbone of everything your dog will ever do.

At The Mindful Handler our belief of kindness and reward based training sponsors a positive happy and growing mentality. Your dog will want to learn, will want to be in your company, want to please you, but most of all, everyone that visits your home or you meet on a walk will be complimenting you on how well behaved your puppy/dog is and will tell everyone they know just how well trained your dog is.

Yes it takes work, there is a format that we follow, it becomes second nature. Your dog will sit automatically in front of you, when you stop on a walk the dog will sit, all as an automatic process. When meeting other dogs and people your dog will behave appropriately and will sit to meet people.

This bedrock will be the foundations for every single aspect of your dogs decision making and their happiness and understanding will be unwavering.

You are their leader, they are your buddy, and with the right direction that bond will last a lifetime.