If you have dog training problems, all to often we are quick to point the finger at the broken dog, when in fact in most cases the problem is with the trainer.
All too often when I see a badly behaved, aggressive or badly trained dogs on the lead - I can't help feel it's not entirely the dogs fault.
He wasn't born a savage beast - so what happened? Before embarking (no pun intended) on dog training, many of us never really think ahead and plan it out.
Sure, the first few months are covered, you have all the new kit, a training guide and the latest gadgets, but what about 2,4,8...
10 years down the line? Dogs change, they develop personalities, they have bad days - but then so do YOU.
Have you ever thought that maybe your training 'style' is the reason for the slow progress with your dog? Do you feel its getting too personal, and having a negative effect on the dog? If you are nodding and understanding this - don't worry, you are not alone.
You can fix it.
The good news is you understand and are open to suggestions on this topic - that's the first step toward changing your dogs life for the better.
The other good thing here is that you can make a change, and you can make a difference.
It isn't easy to look at new training systems and techniques, but its important and vital for you to help the relationship you have with your dog.
Its important to take action now on dog training problems, right now.