Wallace doesn’t trust me yet—and that’s okay. Many so-called dog “trainers” would try to force him to comply with tools like choke chains or harsh corrections. But here’s the thing: you cannot force a dog to trust you. If I put a leash on Wallace at this moment and forced him to come near me, what do you think he might do? Might he feel defensive, or like his fears of strangers are confirmed? Might he fight back? Even if he gave up, and allowed me to force him to come near me with a leash, what do you think he would learn? How would he view strangers in the future after that experience? The bottom line is, forcing a dog to comply does not address the underlying causes of their behavior. In this case, Wallace needs to learn that I CAN be trusted. A little bit of patience can make a world of difference for dogs like Wallace ❤️ This is the very beginning of a new dog training series featuring Wallace! Follow to see how his training goes - you’ll be glad you did! 😉
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