30/05/2024
Managing Frustration While Training Your Dog.
Working with dogs can be wonderful, as well as frustrating and stressful. If you find yourself getting overwhelmed and having to deal with training frustrations, it’s important to try to shift your perspective. This way, you can manage these challenging emotions in a healthy way and preserve your relationship with your dog.
Deciding When to Train
It’s helpful to have a routine, but equally important is to take your mood into account when making a dog training schedule. Try to train your dog when you’re feeling calm and relaxed. You don’t want to inadvertently communicate negative emotions to your dog, which could stress them out. Similarly, hold off on dog training homework until you’ve had the chance to destress a bit.
Remember: Your Dog’s Behavior Doesn’t Define You
Dog training isn’t always easy, but time spent training your dog is never wasted. Dogs are individuals and learn at different paces. Try to avoid getting frustrated if another dog in your training class has mastered a skill more quickly than your pet. Though it’s easy to feel that your dog’s behavior is a direct reflection of you, this isn’t the case. The speed at which your dog learns skills does not determine your self-worth as an individual or a trainer.
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