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What will you have more of...
When your dog is trained the way you want?
If my dog starts cuddling, I'll feel more Love.
If my dog is less anxious, I'll feel more Peace.
If my dog stops biting, I'll have more Respect.
If my dog can communicate, I'll have more Understanding.
If my dog stops lunging, I'll feel more Trust.
If my dog has manners, I'll have more Freedom.
If my dog walks by my side. I'll feel more Happiness.
It's not about
training dogs.
It's about helping...
Friends
Try this!
Which do you think, your dog wants more of?
Love
Peace
Respect
Understanding
Trust
Freedom
Happiness
Good job!
You did it! That was step one.
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Yippee!
You're listening to your dog.
Dogs want the same things.
Thinking in values is a natural way to help friends.
We all do this, without needing to understand the complexities of science, psychology and the differences in learning theories.
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Thinking in values, turns-on our natural empathy.
There is so much empathy needed in our world, its easy to tune it out.
Taking the values approach focuses our attention on our dog's needs.
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Intentionally balancing values builds a foundation for resilience.
Choose values first, then exercises that support what your dogs need.
Happiness.
Top-level goal.
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Values.
Values support happiness.
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Exercises.
Exercises support Values.​
Love
With dogs, it's a friendship, a partnership, a connection with nature.
Get in-tune.
Be forgiving.
Feel compassion.
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Peace
Choose techniques that promote calm behavior. Resolve conflict thoughtfully.
Be patient.
Feel relaxed.
Think of options.
Respect
Verify your dog's needs are met before training.
Social needs.
Physical needs.
Emotional needs.
Understanding
Focus on listening to your dog and think about how to react.
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Speak clearly.
Observe without judgment.
Resolve misunderstandings.
Trust
Help your dog feel secure enough to do what you ask.
Make achievable requests.
Be trusting, no tricking dogs.
Ensure surroundings are safe.
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Freedom
Freedom allows dogs to be their true self.
Listen when they say no.
Accept their choice of friends.
Provide ways for dogs to choose.​
Happiness
It's what dogs want and it's what we want.
Choose to be happy.
Refuse to cause fear.
Acknowledge joyful tail wag.
We follow science, that brings happiness.
Brainy Dog follows
L.I.M.A. guidelines
Least
Intrusive
Minimally
Aversive
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Learn more about L.I.M.A.
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Hierarchy of Procedures for Humane and Effective Practice
I'm not in this for fame, fortune or social media clicks. I only want you and your dogs to live in harmony. Sherry.
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With dogs, I work to:
Allow Love
Promote Peace
Practice Respect Love
Establish Understanding
Build Trust
Increase Happiness
and
Embrace Freedom
The same goes for humans.
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Are you ready to tell me about your dog?
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