Rules without relationship create rebellion
It’s not all attaboys and treats, and it’s not all corrections and consequences. It’s not all games and excitement, nor obedience and discipline. It’s all of it, keeping in mind dogs have needs, requirements, and essential parts of their experience that need to be fulfilled if you want to get the most and best from them. That exact balance is specific to your dog. And it’s really really important. Not all dogs have the same requirements, but there are more similarities than differences. Getting to know the wants, needs, and shortcomings of your dog make a world of difference. We can’t make them be whatever we want, but we can help reveal more of what they are.
