Have you struggled with getting your dog to behave?

Training is no walk in the park, but nothing beats the end result of adopting the right attitude and practicing consistency all throughout.

You’re not alone in this – it can be frustrating.

You may have lost your temper more times than you can count; you may have even been tempted to give up altogether, led to believe that the problem lies in the dog and its temperament.

In the words of Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan, “Discipline is structure.”

No pet owner can effectively train their dog without exhibiting the discipline they aspire to instill.

By discipline, we mean self-control and an objective lens for everything.

Once you can consistently apply that to yourself, confidence comes naturally.

That is where the core of dog training lies – confidence.

On the set of Strahan, Sara & Keke, Cesar Millan outlines the common mistakes dog owners make.

He opens the floor for questions and presents solutions supported by impressive demonstrations.

Read on to learn more about the common mistakes dog owners make in training.

We lack training.

To put it simply, your actions have to align with your expectations. Dogs can tell if you’re unsure and inconsistent.

The dog will feed off that energy when your voice wavers and you don’t follow through. This prompts boundary-pushing and even blatant defiance.

How do you address this? Through firmness.

Pet owners don’t need to resort to using objects like flip-flops to get their point across. A snap of a finger and a sharp hiss can jolt a dog back to proper behavior.

We disregard our dog’s instincts and boundaries.

Like us, dogs have boundaries that need to be respected. You may want your dog to socialize with other dogs at the park, but is it up for it?

Your pet may not necessarily be hostile, but you must understand that it isn’t up for interaction 24/7.

Be mindful of this and things will change for the better.

Your dog’s nose isn’t challenged enough.

A woman in the audience raised her concern about her dog’s annoying habit of constantly digging holes in her yard.

She expressed her desire to put a stop to it, but according to Cesar Millan, 60% of a dog’s brain is controlled by the nose, and it isn’t challenged enough.

He goes on to say that the woman’s pet is potentially a good search and rescue dog because of its sniffing and digging skills.

Proper training isn’t easy, but it’s not impossible, either.

The key is getting in the right mindset, keeping your eyes fixed on the goal, and understanding how unique your dog is.

All it takes is determination, patience (lots of it!), and consistency. You’ll be halfway through your goal before you know it.

It’s also important to remember that you and your dog are a team, and at the end of the day, your dog is a loyal companion and a friend till the end.

Learn from Cesar Millan and enjoy the process of training more!

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Source: Facebook – Cesar Millan, NPR