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Individuals: Tailor Training To Each Dogs Unique Personality | #WOOF Support

4/10/2014

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Typist: Brychwyn
I know I am not supposed to lunge, bark, growl or snap at other dogs when I am on my leash. But when I forget, I don't need to be corrected. It's not like the world has ended! I simply had a momentary lapse in judgement. Sometimes even a super intelligent corgi can be forgetful.
Wilhelm, Huxley and I have fun together but the three of us are also very different. I can tell Bethany works hard to get to know each of us for who we are and treats us as unique individuals. In fact, I like it when every canine and human we encounter pays attention to me for my special personality. And if they don't, I bark and lunge and jump... Oops! There I go forgetting again. Fortunately, Bethany praises me and cheers for me every time I remember not to react so I am getting better at the individualism Bethany expects of me.
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Training these unique individuals is not as easy as one, two three! (Or seven and thirteen.)
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Typist: Bethany
It's obvious that each of our dogs is an individual with a unique personality. Yet it isn't as obvious that we need to tailor our training techniques to fit every dogs distinct temperament, especially when that dog is reactive. Many dogs issues are made worse by using the wrong training technique for the particular personality of that dog. I know. I did it with Brychwyn.

Dogs individual issues cannot be dealt with using a
one-size-fits-all training technique. Nothing is black and white, especially when it comes to dog training. If you mold your training technique to fit what will aid your dog in dealing with their issues, you and your dog will reap the rewards. When what you're doing isn't working or your dog is getting worse,find another way to train. There are so, so many training philosophies and techniques out there! You should interview different trainers, observe assorted trainers in action, collect a mix of dog training books, research new techniques, read dog training studies and watch a variety of YouTube videos and DVD's. The more you know, the better equipped you will be to find the combinations of training techniques that will improve your dogs issues and everyone in the family's quality of life.

When Brychwyn's leash reactivity reared it's ugly, barking, lunging and snapping head, force of habit led me to use the same training techniques that had worked wonders with Wilhelm's issues. But Brychwyn's leash reactivity was made worse. In my journey through the world of dog training to help my leash crazed corgi, I have gained a wide range of knowledge of dog behavior and dog training. I am a better trainer and, because of it,  Brychwyn has become a better dog. Plus, Wilhelm, Huxley and even Leo and Amelia have gained ground in their training as I strive to tailor each pets training to their individual needs.
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Building Brychwyn's ability to be less leash reactive has taken a lot of individual attention.
Brychwyn and Bethany both love each other as unique individuals, even if there is accidentally barking or mistaken corrections.
What part of your pet/humans individuality do you love the most?
A to Z Challenge: Yesterday was H for Handsome Huxley Wordless Wednesday, tomorrow is J for Jumps: Enjoyable Exercise For Any Dog, Anywhere, Anytime
This post is part of the WOOF (Working Out Our Fears) Support Blog Hop, where reactive dogs and their owners can come together to share similar experiences. Thank you to the WOOF Support hosts Oz The Terrier, Roxy The Traveling Dog and Wag 'n Woof Pets. Are you a reactive/fearful dog or its owner? Then please join us and share your story.
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22 Comments
Molly The Wally link
4/9/2014 09:39:27 pm

We so agree that one type of training is not right for all. It is a matter of trying and evaluating as each problem will vary from dog to dog as do owners. Yep you need to find what is best for you both. Have a tremendous Thursday.
Best wishes Molly

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Bethany
4/12/2014 06:32:08 pm

Thanks Molly! It would, of course, be simpler if cogs could just tell us what the like and don't like but it makes we human trainers smarter trying to figure it out.

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Jan K link
4/9/2014 09:47:15 pm

This is so true, and something I hadn't really thought about, especially with a new puppy. Something that worked for the girls may not work with Luke. I always say that I love how they each have their own personalities but never really thought about that in reference to training. Thanks for joining the hop again....I love that I'm always learning something from everyone!

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:14:39 pm

The hard part for me with puppies (or any new dog) is that it takes time to get to know them and what they like and dislike. This is why positive training is so important because you are less likely to make a mistake that can damage trust between your dog and you while you are still getting to know one another.

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sandy link
4/9/2014 10:22:54 pm

Here through a-z. I like dogs that don't bark and jump on you. As a person who has a pretty healthy fear of dogs (been attacked twice in my life), I'm very skiddish and wish people realized not everyone is comfortable around aggressive jumping barking dogs. I applaud those who get trained.

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:16:28 pm

I am a fully dog adoring person but I don't like dogs that jump and bark either! Everyone should train their dogs if not to be a better neighbor but our of respect for a dogs need for mental stimulation. Thanks for hopping by!

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Oz the Terrier link
4/9/2014 11:15:37 pm

First, great way to fit into two hops simultaneously! This is an excellent post so thank you for joining the hop. It can be difficult and daunting to try and find the right training method for a dog - the method that best "speaks" to their individual nature and personality. Your reminder to "move on if something isn't working" is something I think we each need to hear every once in a while - it's not like you are failing at the training, it's just that you need to find a new and/or different way.

Thanks so much for joining us today.
Gina and Oz

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:19:11 pm

Thank you for your comment Gina and Oz. Sadly, I know WAY too many people who just give up on training their dog. I think it is fun to explore different methods and learn from a variety or trainers- varied training is mental stimulation for me and for my dogs!

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Roxy the traveling dog link
4/9/2014 11:35:39 pm

I so agree with that. Roxy and Torrey are so completely different, I could never hope to get the same results from them. Dogs are no different than kids in that way.

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:20:48 pm

And the start to being an excellent trainer/partner to our dogs is noticing how different each dog is! :)

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Kari link
4/10/2014 02:55:40 am

So very true!

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:21:13 pm

Thank you Kari!

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Jessica Shipman | Beagles and Bargains link
4/10/2014 03:18:32 am

I believe the key to good training is understanding and listening to your dog. So I definitely agree that it is important to tailor training to the individual dog.

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:22:28 pm

That is so, so true, Jessica. It isn't always easy to understand our dogs but every effort we make makes us better partners to them.

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Jackie Bouchard link
4/10/2014 04:33:05 am

Yes! I totally agree! We have definitely learned this with Rita. It makes me a little crazy when some folks can get so "you HAVE to do it THIS way". Great post!

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:25:01 pm

You would literally not believe how many people I meet on the street who insist they know exactly how to fix Brychwyn's problems... Ugh. I have been best friend with him for over three years and I still don't know exactly whet he needs, all the time! I'm always observing him and learning.

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Wallace & Samuel link
4/10/2014 04:02:56 pm

I (Sammy) am a barker so mom & dada took me for individual, special training to help with this. I still like to bark & let everybuddy know that I am around butt I know how to control my barking now.
Wally & Sammy

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:27:07 pm

More and more I realize that Brychwyn is just an exuberantly loud dog. As long as his barking is happy and not accompanied by lunging and snarling, as long as he has some sort of control over it, it's just the way he is and I love him!

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Miss Harper Lee link
4/11/2014 02:23:57 am

My late canine sister Lexi was leash reactive. I, on the other hand, love everyone. Mommy finally figured out that she had to walk us separately. At least she got a lot of exercise!

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:28:08 pm

Brychwyn is definitely less on guard when he is on his own. I definitely like all the exercise I get when taking all three dogs out separately!

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Guilie Castillo Oriard link
4/11/2014 05:59:24 am

So right, Bethany. Dogs are individuals, as individual as humans or any other animal, and although a lot of things do work "in general", it's a luckless human that pretends everything works with every dog all of the time. I've also had to research, consult trainers, talk to anyone who'd listen, sit through video after video of training and behavior shows, etc., in order to figure out how best to help my four-legged ones. Reactive dogs challenge us beyond our limits--and thus expand those limits :)

Thanks for the visit over at <a href="http://lifeindogs.blogspot.com/"> Life In Dogs </a> -- always love seeing your name in the comments :)

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Bethany
4/21/2014 04:30:11 pm

Oh thank you, Guilie! It sounds like you have lived a parallel life to mine. And I am so very appreciative of the better trainer and partner that Brychwyn has made me.

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