The Weekly High Five 🐾

One Quick Win 🙏 One Video to Watch 👀 One Post I Loved

Hey Reader,
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How many times a day do you say "no" to your dog?

No jumping. No barking. No chewing that. No counter surfing.

Here's the problem: constantly saying "no" doesn't teach your dog what TO do.
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It just tells them what NOT to do. And that leaves them confused, frustrated, and likely to keep doing the same things.

This week I'm showing you how to flip your training approach from correction to direction, revealing the three force-free methods that get real results, and sharing a genius indoor game that tires out high energy dogs when it's too cold for long walks.

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One Quick Win 🙏

This week's Quick Win focuses on "Catch Them Being Good":

1. For the next 7 days, carry treats with you around the house (in your pocket, on counters, wherever you spend time).
2. Watch for moments when your dog is doing something you like: lying calmly, sitting politely, not jumping, checking in with you.
3. The instant you notice the good behavior, say "yes!" and immediately give them a treat within 1-2 seconds.
4. Don't wait for them to do something wrong to interact with them. Actively look for good moments to reward.
5. Keep a tally of how many times you catch them being good versus how many times you say "no" - aim to flip that ratio.

Dogs repeat behaviors that get rewarded. If you only pay attention when they're bad, they'll keep being bad to get your attention. Start rewarding the good stuff and watch how much the bad stuff decreases on its own.

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One Video To Watch 👀

Think you need harsh corrections to get results? In this week's eye-opening video, I reveal three science-backed force-free training methods that work better than punishment ever could!

Learn why focusing on what you want instead of what you don't changes everything, discover how to set your dog up for success instead of waiting for them to fail, and find out why consistency matters more than perfection.
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Force-free training isn't about being soft. It's about being smart. And it works for every dog regardless of age or breed.

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One Social Post I Loved 🧡

Temps are dropping and walks aren't cutting it? This week's brilliant post from @smarten.up.pup shows the two-bowl game that tires out high energy dogs indoors!
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​Click through to see how creative you can get with household items when cabin fever hits.​

Late January means cold weather cabin fever for both you and your dog. Indoor time increases. Energy levels don't decrease. That combination creates frustrated dogs and annoyed guardians.

Force-free training works especially well during these indoor months because it's about working WITH your dog's natural tendencies instead of fighting against them. And indoor enrichment games turn boredom into productive energy burning.

Questions about force-free training or keeping high energy dogs busy indoors? Hit reply. I specialize in practical solutions that work with real life constraints.

Here's to dogs who know what TO do!

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Pam,
CPDT-KA
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​PS. Tired of constantly correcting bad behavior and want to learn how to actually teach good behavior instead? Let's talk about force-free methods that fit your lifestyle. Click here to book your Free 15 Minute Call with Me​
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