Philosophy

Jill believes that when you understand the natural instincts of dogs, you will better understand how to relate to them.

Dogs are pack animals and their basic instinct is to have a pack leader. Pack members constantly test the leader to find out who’s the boss—and if a calm, confident leader is in charge, the other dogs relax into their status as followers. Whether it’s a puppy leaving its litter, or an older dog leaving a shelter or other living situation, when that dog comes home with you, your family becomes his new pack, and he instinctively finds out who’s in charge. If you don’t step up and be the leader, guess who will? That’s right—it’ll be your adorable 5-pound Yorkshire Terrier or 180-pound Great Dane—commanded by instinct to fill a leadership void. If your dog decides he’s the leader, it becomes both a nuisance and a potential danger. Who needs a little Bichon Frise whining for attention while you try to have a conversation with your friends or an over-exuberant Labrador jumping up on your elderly mother?

Establishing leadership in a dog pack requires you to be calm, assertive, prepared—and committed. The good news is that 90% of dogs are by their nature followers—so the odds are with you, leader-to-be. Remember: Your dog expects someone to be the leader. Just make sure it’s you. Jill offers her dog training services in the Los Angeles Area. Click for more information on How to Establish Leadership in a Dog Pack.

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