Assessing the dog's personality and temperament:
- Consider the dog's breed, age, energy level, and individual temperament.
- Evaluate their response to different stimuli, such as treats, toys, physical contact, and the slip lead
- Observe their willingness to please, motivation, and response to redirections/corrections.
Discovering the dog's Motivation:
- Determine whether the dog is food-driv
en, play-driven, or praise-driven.
- Assess their sensitivity to corrections and adverse stimuli (Never meant to make them nervous or fearful, just snapping them out of a “rebellious phase”. You want the dog thinking “Oh, what was that?” Then immediately give them the proper command and reward them/reward the action of “Stopping the Unwanted Behavior and Looking at You”)
- Recognize their ability to focus, retain information, and respond to different training methods.
Choosing the right training method for the dog is crucial to ensure effective and humane training while building a strong bond and wanted training. By understanding the various training methods and considering factors such as the dog's personality, learning style, and professional guidance, you can select the most suitable approach. Remember, positive reinforcement-based methods should be the foundation of training.

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