Understanding the YOU Factor
Several factors influence how successful you’ll be in turning your pet into a
well-trained dog. Some of these are under your direct control, and others
come with your dog.
The factors that are under your direct control are
Your expectations
Your attitude
Your dog’s environment
Your dog’s social needs
Your dog’s emotional needs
Your dog’s physical needs
Your dog’s nutritional needs
There is a direct relationship between your awareness and understanding of
these factors and your success as your dog’s teacher. This section focuses on
the first two factors: your expectations and your attitudes. We deal with the
other factors