It’s so easy to focus on the tangible behaviors that we can easily address: sit, come, stay, down. Those are important for having a well-rounded dog, but obedience commands are only a piece of the puzzle.
It’s important that we also address the behaviors that affect our dogs’ mindsets. Whining, panting, following us around the house, etc. are all signs that our dogs are uncomfortable, uneasy, anxious. How can we expect them to relax and meet our expectations when they are in an aroused state like this?
Let’s work on addressing our dogs’ state of mind so that they can truly relax. Then we will truly see a dog living up to its full potential.
