Why Professional Dog Training Consistency Matters

Is your dog struggling with obedience issues or not responding to simple commands? It could be because they haven’t had the consistency they needed in training to fully understand what is expected of them. Dogs thrive on structure and consistency, so even small things like using different words for the same command or family members having different rules on certain behaviors could confuse your dog. While DIY obedience training can be helpful if done right, there is a risk that it only solidifies unwanted habits if there isn’t enough consistency in training. At A Peaceful Pack in Tulsa, our dog obedience training utilizes a structured approach to establish clear communication and expectations with your dog. Today, we’ll be going over the importance of professional dog training consistency and how it can help your dog achieve the results you’ve always wanted. 

Why DIY Training Often Fails

DIY dog obedience training can be beneficial if you have the time and consistency to commit to training your dog. However, the truth is that most homeowners are busy with work, friends, and family and may not fully understand the level of consistency your dog needs. Here are a few of the common reasons we see home DIY dog training fail:

Commands - Owners may unknowingly be using different words or tones for the same command, often confusing the dog (i.e. “down” vs. “lay”)

Timing - Rewards for good behavior and corrections for bad behavior can be given too early or too late. It is essential that the timing is correct so that the dog can fully understand what is expected of them. 

Methods - Owners may become frustrated by a lack of results and change training methods or approaches, completely negating any progress they had already made, and causing more confusion. 

No Feedback Loop - Owners may overlook or miss unwanted habits that may get reinforced over time. 

It is essential to understand the common pitfalls of your planning for training your dog at home. If you need guidance on home DIY training or think professional training is better suited for you, contact our team today. 

The Power of Consistency: A Peaceful Pack’s Approach

You don’t have to take on the tasks of properly training your dog alone. For years, A Peaceful Pack has been helping dog owners in Tulsa take back the control and balance they all but seemed to lose with their pet. Our professional training methodology is designed to transform the core of how your dog behaves, not just teach it simple commands. Here is what you can expect from our professional training services:

Assess Owner-Dog Relationship

Our first goal is to understand the root of the misbehavior by analyzing the dog’s habits and the owner’s communication style. What we most commonly see is some sort of miscommunication between the owner and the dog. 

Balanced Training

While positive reinforcement is a great training technique, utilizing both positive and negative reinforcement is the best way for your dog to clearly understand what is and isn’t expected of them. 

Motivation-based Training

We strive to tailor our training techniques to meet the unique personalities and motivations of your dog. While we may use praise or food to motivate highly motivated dogs who love to please, dogs that are hard-headed or highly misbehaving may require more correction-based training to start with. 

Consistency Across the Pack

Our trainers can work with all family members to ensure everyone is using the same commands, tone, and body language with your dog. Additionally, we help guide expected behavior so that everyone in the family knows what is and isn’t acceptable. 

As you can see, consistent dog training is more than just teaching basic obedience commands; it develops trust and clear communication between the owner and the dog. If you think consistent professional dog training would be beneficial to you, call our A Peaceful Pack team today at (918)760-5286.

Real Transformations Through Consistent Professional Training

Our team at A Peaceful Pack fully stands behind the level of care and training we provide to your furry family member. That is why we don’t just want you to take our word for it, but also hear from happy clients who have gotten the results they didn’t know they could achieve through our professional training services:

Cassy and her family were overjoyed when they brought home their new puppy, Warren the Cavapoo. However, they were quickly overwhelmed when it came to potty training, crying in the kennel, proper obedience techniques, etc. That is when A Peaceful Pack had the chance to work with Warren. With just three weeks of professional dog training, Warren learned to be obedient and calm, becoming the perfect addition to Cassy’s family.

Tori was working full-time and in graduate school when she took home her new furry pet, Manolo the Basenji. From biting, jumping, to pulling on the leash, Manolo was showing numerous behavioral issues that Tori was just too busy to address. In just three weeks, we were able to teach Manolo how to live harmoniously in real-world environments, as well as teach Tori how to implement these newly trained behaviors into their everyday lives!

We can’t wait to proudly tell your dog’s success story from consistent, professional training. Get started today by filling out the owner assessment & scheduling a call with our team!