LCDT DOG AGGRESSION TRAINING TIPS

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CREATE RULES, BOUNDARIES & LIMITS:

God sets rules and boundaries for us because He loves us, not because He is mean God. He knows what is best for us, and these rules and boundaries need to be explained in a way we understand for it to make sense to us. Same goes for our dogs, if our dogs don't understand what the rules and boundaries are in our house, how are they supposed to live peacefully with us? We start teaching our dogs rules and boundaries by controlling space on a leash (slip lead is best) the first day they come to live with us. That way we can give them more directions, less corrections, in the same way God gives us instructions in the Bible to read because He doesn't want us to be confused. We can guide our dogs into the areas or off furniture safely this way, and we can use a crate if our dogs are kennel trained when we can't be there to implement rules and boundaries so they stay safe while we are away. We must work to communicate these rules clearly and humanely in a meaningful way our dogs understand, otherwise the rules won't work. If you need help communicating with your dog, we can help. 

KENNEL TRAINING

Dogs are den creatures by nature, and we all need a safe, secure place to spend time with God. Kennel training allows your dog to practice a state of peace and meditation, as the Bible suggests we do on all the things we learn. This is a life skill dogs will have for the rest of their lives should they ever need to be kenneled for emergencies, grooming appointments, veterinary appointments, natural disasters, etc. WE have seen kennels have dramatic effects on a dogs life, helping them to remain sane, safe and in their homes. When NEW DOGS are introduced to a home, we ALWAYS recommend kenneling them to keep the current RESIDENT dogs SAFE while you are away from home. This will keep dogs from fighting, injuring or killing each other while owners are away, and yes unfortunately that is the sad reality of what is happening in our world. 

Start by picking the right size kennel, your dog should be able to get up, turn around comfortably and not hit their head on the top of the kennel. We like wire kennels for indoor stationary kennels and you can put a blanket over part of the kennel if dogs are not known chewers. Same goes for inside the kennel if dogs are not known chewers they can have cushions, blankets or pads. Many dogs panic when they are left in the kennel for the first time, so we highly recommend people practice kenneling their dogs when they are home. That is the only time kennel training can actually be done is when owners are there to help their dog work through it. Kennel training can be stressful so if your dog is trying to injure themselves by breaking out of the kennel, we recommend contacting us or a dog training professional for assistance. 

STRUCTURED WALK

BASIC COMMANDS

PLACE COMMAND

TIMING

TRAINING AT HOME

RESPECT ON BOTH ENDS OF THE LEASH

PROPER SOCIALIZATION

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