Baymax loving the snow
Anyone else’s dogs having a blast with the snow today?
It’s international dog day!
Today we celebrate all things dog. Whether that’s taking some time to pamper your current pooch, adopting a new family member, taking a bit of time to spread appreciation for hard working service dogs, or supporting your local shelter; there are so many ways to celebrate.
So get out and do good, for DOGS!!!
Changing your dog’s habits are like moving weights on a scale.
Every time your dog makes a decision, good or bad, you put a weight on that side of the scale. At first, they easily fall back into old habits because the scale is so weighted in that direction already. Gradually though, you add weight to the other side as you set them up to make good decisions and repeat them.
At first, it’s hard to see that habit forming and the scale doesn’t move, but as they continue to make those good choices the scale start to tip the other way. Eventually you find that the easiest decision for them to make is the newly formed habit.
In this way, it is important to manage the environment and set them up for success. The scales will never tip if they are making more bad choices than good. It’s all about that gradual progression towards your goals!