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The #1 Mistake People Make When Training Their Own Dog - Seems perfect, right? You need to get your dog trained, and you don’t want to have to pay a trainer to come and assess your lifestyle match (because deep down, you know you shouldn’t have gotten a Shepherd Mix when you work 10-hour days). You go on Reddit to ask if anybody’s ever enrolled in an “online dog training course” for their own dog, and you see everybody warning you to just save your money and hire a trainer in your area. “But trainers are expensive!” So, you go to the Dog Training and Behavior Advice Facebook group to ask the same question, and you get the same answer. Why? What’s up with everyone not trusting this totally cool guy? You commit anyway and you buy the course and all the necessary equipment: e-collars, prongs, slip leads, treats, elevated cot, and long line. But wait … half of these modules aren’t about addressing the behavior; it’s about correcting the symptoms, but surely this guy knows what he’s doing. So, you try it anyway, and your dog doesn’t change their behavior in the timeline that was advertised. Why? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1757956209749-MSAZET67VWK4A19L0S2M/unsplash-image-1ZQ14TEuOQI.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - The #1 Mistake People Make When Training Their Own Dog - The Underlying Cause Remains Unaddressed If you know me, I’m skeptical of anyone who make their entire focus virtual courses, online programs, or virtual training. Health gurus, therapists, personal trainers, life coaches, etc. alongside dog trainers all have one thing in common: ethical service providers treat their online courses or virtual services as supplementary to real life guidance, not a replacement. As professionals in the industry, we have a responsibility to educate and model correct and humane techniques, and that is hard when you apply cookie-cutter courses to dogs who may not benefit. Many owners don’t know enough about behavior to successfully and correctly train their dogs without someone physically watching what they’re doing, so it blurs the lines between convenience, safety, and efficacy. Trainers are the ones who can point out where you may not be setting your dog up for success. As an owner, you might not recognize where the root of your current troubles is, which stops you from correctly assessing and training through those issues. These are the two most common causes of disengagement in training that I see in people who have tried owner-training or online courses and got stuck somewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1757956332583-UNTRT8RT3ZVI6VD2PC0Q/unsplash-image-ISy9WVUXduw.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - The #1 Mistake People Make When Training Their Own Dog - Why Your Crazy Dog Pulls on Leash As time goes on, they get more excited and aroused as they find more people when they go outside of the house because they get attention out of rushing up to others since before you even saw the pattern of behavior and your attempts to correct it. Eventually, they learn to consistently pull to seek out that attention, and some dogs go as far as to dash out of the door, slip out of their collar, or redirect and bite from the added pressure of the leash stopping them from doing what they want to. If it’s been years of this behavior and then you’re pulling back, yelling, using aversive equipment, or avoiding walks without any work on the actual cause of the behavior, it is very confusing for your dog because that is what you’ve accidentally taught them to do. You’re going to need to work twice as hard to lower their excitement around others if you’re owner-training your overaroused dog. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1757956461538-554GX0JTQCAJRQWDO7NE/unsplash-image-EvnfcktbpD8.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - The #1 Mistake People Make When Training Their Own Dog - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.pawfectpartnerllc.com/life-with-your-pawfect-partner/why-your-dog-ignores-you-and-its-not-because-theyre-stubborn monthly 0.5 2025-11-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1757004846881-CQ3N0BI95HR8DSHVCCJC/unsplash-image-m4uTK1Fk-YY.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - Why Your Dog Ignores You (And It’s Not Because They’re Stubborn) - Dogs Don’t Feel Shame Dogs cannot feel guilt or shame for “being bad.” They do not have the brain structure to feel such emotions. 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Which One is Better? - A traditional step-in harness for dogs is a simple and easy-to-use harness that slips comfortably over a dog’s front legs and fastens securely around the chest and back. Depending on the brand and style, these harnesses may feature one or two buckles for added security, and most brands offer some degree of sizing adjustability to ensure a snug, comfortable fit. Its straightforward and practical design makes it a popular choice among dog owners because it’s quick and hassle-free to put on, while also effectively reducing pressure on the dog’s trachea, promoting better comfort and safety during walks. Shiba Inu in a step-in buckle harness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756757562965-XEKDFYKK82DH9MNRFUYH/unsplash-image-7-ZzI0Lj0qQ.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - Harness vs. Collar. Which One is Better? - Make it stand out A spaniel wearing a front clip tactical harness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/86769f5f-098c-4216-a50a-96d7e9587da8/deluxe-easy-walk-harness-on-dog-2.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - Harness vs. Collar. Which One is Better? - This specific style of front clip harness can be especially useful for redirecting heavy pulling during training sessions because it combines positive punishment and negative reinforcement alongside whatever primary reinforcer you’re using to effectively help curb and redirect pulling behavior. If you’ve ever used one, or even just thought about giving it a try, you’ll likely notice that the mechanism I’m referring to is a tightening system very similar to a martingale collar, gently encouraging your dog to stay focused and walk calmly by your side. If they engage in pulling, the tightening mechanism gently adds pressure, encouraging them to stop. When they allow slack in the leash and walk calmly, it removes that pressure, helping reinforce the habit of maintaining a loose leash. However, harnesses like these need to be used correctly and consistently in order to have any real effect. If you’re feeling unsure about how to properly use one and are desperate to stop your dog’s pulling once and for all, don’t hesitate to contact us and schedule a personalized training session! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756759681670-5339JM9N1ROUPOBN19EZ/unsplash-image-Z2Q7g6qsmVU.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - Harness vs. Collar. Which One is Better? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756761681967-6LDZOSGW8WENJPWTTDSC/unsplash-image-aOxEGeXRhR4.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - Harness vs. Collar. Which One is Better? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756761726003-740ZJKFSAPH8L2XRCOS4/unsplash-image-OupdfLe6iQ8.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - Harness vs. Collar. Which One is Better? - Chain Collars Like This Are Counterintuitive This? This is dangerous. A slip chain is different because it connects to a leash attachment, creating a mechanism quite similar to a slip leash. Additionally, some fluffy dogs might actually respond better to the sound of the chain, which can help with focus during training. However, a chain collar—like the one shown in the picture—tends to bring more risks than rewards. Just one wrong tug or twist can cause this Pinscher to get a nail or even a tooth painfully caught in the links. On top of that, these collars carry the highest risk of injury for dogs that frequently pull, making them a less safe choice overall. https://www.pawfectpartnerllc.com/life-with-your-pawfect-partner/5-common-mistakes-new-puppy-owners-make monthly 0.5 2026-03-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756167440884-B5IU760YVFA73IZUZ6SC/unsplash-image-_McSf32OlNs.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - 5 Common Mistakes First-Time Puppy Owners Make (+ Tips For Avoiding Them) - Make it stand out An up close photo of a fuzzy dog https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756167566096-AOPW6T58MH9RKKRXKNNY/unsplash-image-WX4i1Jq_o0Y.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - 5 Common Mistakes First-Time Puppy Owners Make (+ Tips For Avoiding Them) - Your Lack of Proofing As Your Dog Matures is Setting You Up To Fail Proofing your dog’s training is not the same as proving that your dog has been trained out in public. Proofing is how trainers help owners translate the skills they learned in puppy class into everyday situations like trips to the park or to the vet so that their dog is prepared and can generalize cues and conditioned behaviors to different environments and with different distractions. Training beyond puppy class isn’t just for dogs who have problem behaviors like you see all over social media — it is essential for a well-mannered dog that is reliable in many situations. Most dog trainers will offer programs beyond puppy class, and you should absolutely do it. Understand that proofing is a training process, not an outcome, and lasts almost forever. You can’t expect your dog who has only learned to sit at home to be able to sit when meeting a new person on a walk without being taught that meeting a new person on a walk is also a sit, like at home. Even less so if your dog is at all nervous or reactive! Part of the proofing process is also desensitizing our dogs to many different distractions without expecting them to follow cues just yet. I said it lasts forever because each life stage of a dog requires different skills, frequency of vet visits, or means of handling that may change over time depending on the circumstances — if your dog only lets you help them on and off of surfaces when they’re older, how do you expect that a groomer or vet can without being bit? You can’t. You have to prepare and practice even in their old age, which is still proofing, How does one proof their dog? Go back to your trainer and they will help you. Timing and consistency most of all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756170493414-NFQW7HGO80XE4YDZLRSU/unsplash-image-OuRHHBd42QI.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - 5 Common Mistakes First-Time Puppy Owners Make (+ Tips For Avoiding Them) - Stop Assuming Everything is a Chicken or Grain Allergy if You Haven’t Asked Your Vet Allergies do happen, but assuming without verifying is hurting you and your dog while you try every type of protein and assume allergies for each one. A food allergy may cause dermatitis, but so can pollen. A food allergy may cause a hotspot flare up, but so can swimming. A food allergy may cause diarrhea, but so can stress. Unless you’ve done a diet trial with your vet where you’re feeding a prescribed hydrolyzed protein diet to see if symptoms lessen and keeping a record to show your vet (because commercial foods always have trace amounts of chicken or grain when they’re being made in all the same factories even if it says lamb or beef or bison like how regular M&Ms may contain peanuts) you can’t assume it’s a food allergy. Which means NO, it’s NOT normal for 12 week old puppies to have chicken or grain allergies even if the internet says that’s why their dog has dry skin! Poodles and “Doodles” especially are predisposed to skin conditions when not groomed regularly because of how their coat traps oils and dirt. In general, dogs who have hair that grows have a predisposition to skin conditions because they’re non-shedding, which is why they need regular grooming and should be blow dried after being in water because they don’t have a moisture resistant coat like Labs who were bred to retrieve fowl in water. Please trust your vet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756170649264-UU02NGNX64IIPRI2BM2T/unsplash-image-vmpWN9BFo1E.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - 5 Common Mistakes First-Time Puppy Owners Make (+ Tips For Avoiding Them) - Make it stand out A barking puppy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/68a75e5f2a5aa74bf7f122df/1756172298566-YZI5STX4KEKI5S37W2SO/unsplash-image-YC7i58RXRNs.jpg Life With Your Pawfect Partner - 5 Common Mistakes First-Time Puppy Owners Make (+ Tips For Avoiding Them) - I don’t mean aesthetically. One of the biggest things I see is someone who got a puppy who doesn’t fit with their lifestyle, or got their kids a puppy that doesn’t fit their lifestyle. A busy, hustle bustle family that is never home does not need a Poodle mix just because they’re sometimes going on hikes, and that sweet old couple down the street doesn’t need a reactive Pit mix just because they have no kids and no other animals and own a house. It’s unfortunate, but not everybody cares to coexist with their dog and just want quick fixes to behavior embedded in their genes. 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