Always Say What You Mean
Good Dogs! (03-31-2021) #6080: Carol and Tracie discuss consistency as key to good communication with your dog and successful training, and that problems arise from giving a dog mixed messages; the importance of a solid foundation of a “down, stay” that allows you to manage a lot of other undesirable behavior; try to understand what makes a dog a dog, and motivates his/her behavior — like the way jumping up can come from a dog’s desire to engage with you by getting up close to your face, but that by rewarding him for staying earthbound with all paws and keeping “4 on the floor” he will learn manners you and your visitors will appreciate.