Part 1 of this article discussed how New Years resolutions need to be concrete visions accompanied by actions steps instead of wishful thinking. So what goals do you have for your dog(s)? To gather ideas, listen to what two professional dog trainers have in store for their personal dogs this year.
Robin MacFarlane, Owner and Training Director for That’s My Dog! Inc. in Dubuque, Iowa says: “My resolution with my personal dogs is to go to more new places for our walks. Getting out to new areas for hikes and exploring makes it more fun for me and it motivates me to go more often. For the dogs, the benefits are more exercise and more mental stimulation with new things to see and explore. I also will put a trained retrieve on the newest pup, plus continue to teach her at least 2 new behaviors per month.”
Scott Williams, Owner and Training Director for Beyond the Leash in Boxford, Massachusetts related the following goals for himself and his dogs: “There is a French Ring Trial in Montreal Canada in May 2011 that I have put in my calendar and plan to compete with my dog at that trial. I have also just signed up for Flyball classes! I'm excited to learn more about this activity and possibly teach it in the later part of 2011. I will make a point of taking off leash hikes with my dog and just enjoy him for the wonderful creature that he is.”
Not everyone is interested in entering competitions with their dogs. However, it’s interesting to note that both trainers plan to hike with their dogs at more exciting locations which will provide their dog with physical exercise and mental stimulation. These are wonderful resolutions that would benefit every dog.
For professional dog training in Michigan, contact Michael Burkey at http://www.MichiganDogTrainer.com, info@MichiganDogTrainer.com, 734-634-4152.
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