A Dog’s New Year Resolution
This year I will try very hard not to steal yummy tempting things and anger my humans.
This year I hope my humans will help me loose any extra pounds with exercise and fun games!
This is the year I will try to choose to listen to commands more then half of the time.
This year I want my humans to learn more about how I communicate around people I do not feel comfortable with.
2007 will be the year of less slobber!!!!! I promise!
2007 I will make try not to go nuts on garbage day when those men come and STEAL our stuff!
I promise I will try my doggy best in 2007!
This year I will try very hard not to steal yummy tempting things and anger my humans.
This year I hope my humans will help me loose any extra pounds with exercise and fun games!
This is the year I will try to choose to listen to commands more then half of the time.
This year I want my humans to learn more about how I communicate around people I do not feel comfortable with.
2007 will be the year of less slobber!!!!! I promise!
2007 I will make try not to go nuts on garbage day when those men come and STEAL our stuff!
I promise I will try my doggy best in 2007!
Happy New Year! A new year brings many new resolutions and goals. Above are some funny goals our dogs might ponder if we use our imagination. I want to help our dogs reach their goals by offering some insight and suggestions. Let’s take them each statment one at a time.
This year I will try very hard not to steal yummy tempting things and anger my humans.
If your dog has been known to seek unappreciated opportunities such as stealing food from counters or rummaging through the trash then maybe it is time to look at new management or training. Dogs do what works for them. If it works once then they will try it again. You need to identify if you want to "manage" the situation by ex: keeping nothing on counters or putting trash cans up out of reach or if you want to "train" your dog to not engage in this behavior. Either way the solution is not challenging and seeking the help of a dog behavior consultant may help.
This is the year I will try to choose to listen to commands more then half of the time.
Well, my advice here is to be consistent. If you find your dog is not listening more often then he is then I suggest going back to the basics. Keep in mind that using a leash in the home helps when working to rebuild efficiency of commands. Practice commands in different rooms, with different distractions and vary the reinforcement for your dog. Keep in mind that kibble (from dinner) and tiny bits of meat or cheese are perfect for this type of practice. If your dog is toy motivated then I encourage you to make the toy the reward for listening.
This year I hope my humans will help me loose any extra pounds with exercise and fun games!
If your dog has been known to seek unappreciated opportunities such as stealing food from counters or rummaging through the trash then maybe it is time to look at new management or training. Dogs do what works for them. If it works once then they will try it again. You need to identify if you want to "manage" the situation by ex: keeping nothing on counters or putting trash cans up out of reach or if you want to "train" your dog to not engage in this behavior. Either way the solution is not challenging and seeking the help of a dog behavior consultant may help.
This is the year I will try to choose to listen to commands more then half of the time.
Well, my advice here is to be consistent. If you find your dog is not listening more often then he is then I suggest going back to the basics. Keep in mind that using a leash in the home helps when working to rebuild efficiency of commands. Practice commands in different rooms, with different distractions and vary the reinforcement for your dog. Keep in mind that kibble (from dinner) and tiny bits of meat or cheese are perfect for this type of practice. If your dog is toy motivated then I encourage you to make the toy the reward for listening.
This year I hope my humans will help me loose any extra pounds with exercise and fun games!
People often have weight loss goals at the New Year. What about your dog? Could he or she loose a bit around the middle? How about both of you work on a walking plan? This is a great way to bond and spend quality time with your dog. If your dog is not polite on leash or walking is not a fun experience for you then maybe getting help will get you started and you both can achieve your goals. Often there are simple solutions just a call away!
This year I want my humans to learn more about how I communicate around people I do not feel comfortable with.
This is one I hope someone takes me up on! I would love to make this the year of community awareness about dog language. If your neighborhood or community is interested in a free and fun presentation on dog body language and interaction please give me a call. This benefits dogs, neighbors, children and guests. What you will learn will spill over in all dog interactions! Dogs are wagging at the idea of this being the year they feel understood!
2007 will be the year of less slobber!!!!! I promise!
Well, not much I can say or help with this. Get more towels!
2007 I will make try not to go nuts on garbage day when those men come and STEAL our stuff!
Garbage day is always very exciting. Your garbage men will appreciate you preventing the garbage man madness by keeping your dog/s inside on garbage day. Over time frustration associated with the same stimuli can lead to potential aggression down the road. Not allowing your dogs to practice acting wild is the best way to prevent this from happening.
I promise I will try my doggy best in 2007!
I believe our dogs do try to always do their best. So, let’s help them out a bit with some of the above suggestions and ideas and have a terrific 2007!
Jennifer Shryock B.A. CDBC
Dog & child relationship expert
http://www2.blogger.com/www.dogsandstorks.com
http://www2.blogger.com/www.familypaws.com
This year I want my humans to learn more about how I communicate around people I do not feel comfortable with.
This is one I hope someone takes me up on! I would love to make this the year of community awareness about dog language. If your neighborhood or community is interested in a free and fun presentation on dog body language and interaction please give me a call. This benefits dogs, neighbors, children and guests. What you will learn will spill over in all dog interactions! Dogs are wagging at the idea of this being the year they feel understood!
2007 will be the year of less slobber!!!!! I promise!
Well, not much I can say or help with this. Get more towels!
2007 I will make try not to go nuts on garbage day when those men come and STEAL our stuff!
Garbage day is always very exciting. Your garbage men will appreciate you preventing the garbage man madness by keeping your dog/s inside on garbage day. Over time frustration associated with the same stimuli can lead to potential aggression down the road. Not allowing your dogs to practice acting wild is the best way to prevent this from happening.
I promise I will try my doggy best in 2007!
I believe our dogs do try to always do their best. So, let’s help them out a bit with some of the above suggestions and ideas and have a terrific 2007!
Jennifer Shryock B.A. CDBC
Dog & child relationship expert
http://www2.blogger.com/www.dogsandstorks.com
http://www2.blogger.com/www.familypaws.com
