Happy December 16th! 🎄🐕
Today we're going to talk about something that's both fun and educational: play! 🐾✨ Play is a fantastic size and a valuable tool when we spend time with our dogs.
When we train our dogs, we often expect them to be on our side of the field . This means that we expect them to find what we are doing fun and exciting – like walking nicely on a leash, coming to retrieve or doing obedience exercises. But that is just not always the case. To dogs, these things can seem a bit boring or monotonous.
Therefore, it can be a good idea to change perspective and move to the dog's side of the field every now and then. 💡 It's about playing on the dog's terms and doing something that they find fun.
For some, there may be a fear that play can make the dog too wild or stressed – and that can also be true if play is left alone. But when we use play actively and combine it with exercises where the dog also has to think, it can be a huge advantage. 🤔🎾
When the dog plays and uses his head at the same time, he learns faster and has more fun. 🐶💭 This can strengthen your cooperation and make training more motivating for both of you.
So remember: Play can be more than just fun – it can be an important tool for building stronger relationships and creating great experiences together. 🥰🐾
Happy December – and have a great time! 🎅✨
About Zara Zachariasen from Dog Life
Zara is a dedicated dog trainer and passionate dog owner.
Zara's love for dogs and the relationship between dog and owner shines through in her approach to training. She pays attention to detail and often has a strong theoretical approach to her teaching.
Zara currently works full-time as a dog trainer in her company Hundeliv. Here she shares her knowledge with physical training classes, and as a presenter of webinars, workshops and articles.
Follow Zara on the Facebook page " Hundeliv ," where she shares her own training experiences and reflections.
Advent Calendar with Dog Life | Door 16 - Play with your dog!
Happy December 16th! 🎄🐕
Today we're going to talk about something that's both fun and educational: play! 🐾✨ Play is a fantastic size and a valuable tool when we spend time with our dogs.
When we train our dogs, we often expect them to be on our side of the field . This means that we expect them to find what we are doing fun and exciting – like walking nicely on a leash, coming to retrieve or doing obedience exercises. But that is just not always the case. To dogs, these things can seem a bit boring or monotonous.
Therefore, it can be a good idea to change perspective and move to the dog's side of the field every now and then. 💡 It's about playing on the dog's terms and doing something that they find fun.
For some, there may be a fear that play can make the dog too wild or stressed – and that can also be true if play is left alone. But when we use play actively and combine it with exercises where the dog also has to think, it can be a huge advantage. 🤔🎾
When the dog plays and uses his head at the same time, he learns faster and has more fun. 🐶💭 This can strengthen your cooperation and make training more motivating for both of you.
So remember: Play can be more than just fun – it can be an important tool for building stronger relationships and creating great experiences together. 🥰🐾
Happy December – and have a great time! 🎅✨
About Zara Zachariasen from Dog Life
Zara is a dedicated dog trainer and passionate dog owner.
Zara's love for dogs and the relationship between dog and owner shines through in her approach to training. She pays attention to detail and often has a strong theoretical approach to her teaching.
Zara currently works full-time as a dog trainer in her company Hundeliv. Here she shares her knowledge with physical training classes, and as a presenter of webinars, workshops and articles.
Follow Zara on the Facebook page " Hundeliv ," where she shares her own training experiences and reflections.