Monday challenge: Can you get your dog to do all of its commands without saying a word?
We as humans are so dependent on the English language that we overuse it to an absurd degree when talking to our dogs, who only understand the very few words that we have given meaning to: come, sit, down, yes, no, good, etc…
Have you ever told your dog “Sit. Fluffy, you need to sit. Fluffy, I want your butt on the ground. Good, that’s right. No, now you need to stay in a sit.”
Here’s what your dog actually hears: “Sit. Fluffy. Sit. Fluffy. Good. No. Sit.” How confusing is that?! Keep it simple by using fewer words (or none at all for this challenge) so that your dog actually understands what you want.