Lifelong training for a well-behaved pet
Imagine this: your well-trained pet who used to be an obedience champ is suddenly slow on the uptake for several commands. Could your precious efforts spent training have been in vain? Not at all—it’s just time for an obedience refresher!
That’s right, our pets can get out of practice with their training, especially with commands they don’t hear every day. Obedience is a “use-it-or-lose-it” kind of skill.
This means that without revisiting your pet’s training every so often, you may catch your previously well-behaved cat dashing out the door and exploring the neighbor’s yard a bit before they choose to come to your call, or maybe your dog is downright ignoring a “leave it” command when something particularly yummy falls on the floor.
The key is not to get angry or frustrated. Remember that this is a very normal phenomenon. Help your pet remember their manners by going back to training basics.
Pull out your pet’s absolute favorite treats and restart regular training sessions at home. Every time your pet follows your command, you are reminding them what a correct response ought to be and that good things happen when they follow commands.
You can also take advantage of everyday occurrences to work on basic commands while reaffirming good manners. For example, ask your dog to sit before going outside or your cat to come before getting a meal.
With every command successfully followed, your pet will return to their well-behaved self and the two of you will only grow closer from all the quality training time spent and yummy treats shared.
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