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Stay positive with Bethany Bell
When Julie read these words by Bethany Bell it struck a personal chord with her:
"Yes, I know that using harsh methods on dogs can work. I know it can be fast, convenient, and may even give the illusion of an obedient, “well-behaved” companion. I know that it’s easy to be seduced by the results—a dog who sits, stays, heels, never pulls, never questions, always obeys. But I also know the cost. I know that it hurts the very soul of the being we are entrusted with. It hurts them in ways we don’t always see on the outside but that linger, settle, and hide within. It’s a harm that settles into their core, silencing their joy, crushing their spirit, instilling a quiet fear they carry with them." Full post here.
Bethany explains how developing a partnership with your dog, taking their emotions and needs into account, is far better for their welfare than using any harsh methods. Having seen the effects of her CDD (Canine Dialogue Dynamics) Method with her own and clients' dogs, Bethany knows the way to have a happy dog.
Find out more about Bethany at her website , through her Redefining Reactivity book and her book Barking Up a New Tree. You can join Bethany's free Facebook Reactivity group and her free Facebook Canine Dialogue Dynamics group.
Dog Life Hacks with Jennifer Billot
We all have busy lives with many demands on our time, so easy simple ways to make our training more effective, add enjoyment to life and build our bond with our dog are great news.
Jennifer Billot has the advice you need! Here are her dog life hacks:
-use time that's otherwise wasted (for example waiting for the kettle to boil) to train your dog
-give your dog a rest day to recharge their physical and mental batteries
-enliven your walks with the fun behaviour "round"
-teach the behaviour "touch" which can be used in a variety of situations
You can keep up to date with Jennifer at her website and discover more great ideas at her informative Instagram account.