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Have you ever found yourself wondering why your dog still pulls on the lead, ignores your recall, jumps up at visitors or seems to “forget” everything you’ve been working on?

In this solo episode of We Love Dogs, Cheryl is sharing the biggest training mistakes she see's every single week as a dog trainer—and don’t worry, this isn’t about judging owners. In fact, many of these are mistakes we’ve all made, herself included.

she will explore why dogs don’t come pre-programmed to live in our world, how our expectations can sometimes get in the way of progress, and why things like age, environment, consistency and even our own mindset can have such a huge impact on training.

she'll also talk about:

• Why repeating cues can slow your dog’s learning.
• The importance of rewarding the behaviours you want to see.
• How distractions and different environments affect your dog’s ability to learn.
• Why consistency matters so much.
• How we can accidentally reinforce unwanted behaviours.
• Why comparing your dog to others can hold you both back.
• The importance of celebrating progress, rather than chasing perfection.

Whether you’ve got a new puppy, an adolescent dog testing your patience, or an older dog whose training has hit a plateau, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you understand your dog better and make training feel more enjoyable for both of you.

For questions or to work with Cheryl, you can reach her via:
Website: Chel's Tails | Dog Walking and Training
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: Chel's Tails Canine Coaching
Instagram: @chelstails
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