Ronnie ReeveMost dog owners aren't asking for perfection. They just want the things that make everyday life easier — a dog that comes back when called, walks nicely on the lead, and can settle when asked.
Ronnie ReeveWhen people come to a dog trainer, they often expect the trainer to fix the dog. But what if the biggest change doesn't need to happen in the dog? What if it needs to happen in the way you understand your dog?
Ronnie ReeveMost unwanted behaviour doesn't appear out of nowhere. The way a dog is handled, the environment they live in, and the behaviours repeatedly reinforced all play an important part in what they learn.
Ronnie ReeveThink about the dog owner shouting commands across the park. The volume goes up. The frustration rises. The dog carries on. Now consider the opposite — a handler who doesn't need to shout. Who is really in control?