This episode covers dog training fundamentals and how to train a dog so you end up with a reliable dog, not just a dog that sits in the kitchen. Michele Forto shares the dog-training philosophy Alaska Dog Works has used for 30+ years: clear communication, structure, and follow-through.
If your dog listens at home and falls apart in real life, start here.
Listen for: why repeating cues teaches the wrong lesson, why you cannot out-train a bad rehearsal schedule, and the one key to install this week.
Companion article: alaskadogworks.com/the-3-keys-to-a-well-trained-dog/
This week’s action: pick one key: communication, structure, or follow-through — and keep it consistent for seven days.
Questions or ready for a plan? Book a strategy call at alaskadogworks.com.
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