Dog Boarding Orlando

Take a deep breath and step back and take a look at the house as a whole. Do you live alone? That makes it easier to “own” your actions with your dog, but can cause a lack of social interaction for your pet. That means you have to get the “kid” out and about. There are several doggie day cares and parks where pets are now accepted. You still need to interview the people and other pets that your “baby” will be exposed to. We will talk more about that later. If you have a house full of people and other pets the factors are now getting messy. I can’t tell you the number of times I have sat down with a family concerning the ill mannered ten month old Labrador only to find out that the Mom and Dad can’t stand each other, so they sabotage every possible portion of happiness any household member possesses or the human kids are so unbelievably out of control friends and family would rather gouge out their eyes than have your family visit their house. Of course these situations are extreme, but even the smallest tension and confusion can make your training process more difficult. Be truthful, even if it really hurts. Get help for you and your family members at the same time that you are working with Fido. If your situation is really bad, then placing Fido in a secure, happy home maybe the best thing for him. Too many times dogs play the part of a security blanket. Life is kinda bad; hot tea, a blanket and Fido make every thing better. You hug him and cry. This may seem OK, but what about Fido. Is he unable to escape the tension? Keeping your dog through tuff  times is certainly fine, but make sure you try  to stay mentally fit. Take your friend to the park, toss the ball, go for walks, swims etc. Make sure you are providing a good environment most of the time and when you do need a good cry, it won’t effect him too much. There is a new mental health TV commercial that asks the question, “who does depression hurt?” There are several scenes that show unhappy dogs. WOW is that  so true! I mentioned before that your pet is a perpetual toddler. Children are greatly affected by their surroundings, imagine what your dog is going through with his amazing senses. Your dog should not have to live in a house hold were there is constant screaming, swearing, feuding and in general, emotional upheaval. I have counseled many people who have misused their pet because it is the only thing in their life that they can control. They are in an unhappy relationship so they insist that the dog be perfect or overindulge their pets and their children because they are so desperately trying to be like and loved. Be careful and if you are not willing to get help for yourself, be kind and don’t drag your “baby” through the emotional mud.

One other area is an overwhelming number of people who live in a fog. They notice nothing around them. They like it and don’t care if the dog does. They do what they want and how they want it even if the dog is extremely miserable. One of the worst situations I have experienced was attending a Toy Dog Show. One of the venders was selling doggie clothing, complete with little lace up doggie shoes. These poor over loved, over indulged “babies” were forced to wear these ridiculous shoes. All I could see was foot bound oriental women who’s feet were made to look like lotus flowers, no longer able to walk at all! Those poor little dogs were frozen in place wishing they were any place but there. Their faces and body posture were so pitiful how could anyone not notice, but one after another their co-dependant “fruit loop parents” paid three hundred and up for the doggie duds! While on this particular soapbox I should mention how grabby, touchy, kissy and primatish we humans are. We think because we like it, every other species should too. Dogs like dog things and as a “parent” we need to genuinely notice what our “kids” like and find rewarding. How true with our human kids as well. I see many parents force their likes and personal goals on their kids, only to end up with teenagers who mentally and physically run away from all those dance lessons, piano lessons, goals for good grades and college etc. etc. etc.! Finding out what motivates your kids (human and canine) is the most important task that you have to complete. When you find an appropriate motivator, you are making a deposit into your piggy bank. You can’t take out what you don’t deposit. It ’s hard to take a way a privilege that means nothing to your kid! It is also impossible to reward him for a great job if he could careless about the reward you have chosen. What you end up with is nothing to take away and nothing to give and a kid that could care less about life in general. In the case of your dog or your human kid , they will simply ignore you and do want pleases them best. You bank account is empty and maybe overdrawn with service fees!

Remember enjoy your pups/dogs antics, laugh at the simple way they enjoy life and try to do the same.

Give the Canine Center a call for all your Dog Training and Dog Boarding needs.

Best Norma