The Importance Of Effective Communication With Your Pets

Pets, Hobbies, Recreation & Leisure THE IMPORTANCE OF Effective Communication With YOUR Pets

Communicating with your Pets is one of the most critical aspects of a healthy owner-pet relationship. If you have noticed your pets are not listening to your commands, chewing things up, running away, or even tugging on a leash, these are some of the most visible signs that your relationship requires better communication skills.

When most new pet owners see this behavior and are not able to correct it on their own, many begin to believe their dog is not able to learn or not a good dog, and that couldn’t be further from the truth. Effective communication starts with you, not just your pets. And the importance of training either gives you a healthy relationship or a poor relationship that can, unfortunately, end in turmoil in many situations.

Poor communication between you and your pets can leave a dog feeling confused and not sure how to react, leading to the unfavorable behavior you are experiencing. Dogs naturally are pack animals and therefore require social structure and proper socialization to behave appropriately. You, as the owner, must be seen as the leader of the pack, so your dog obeys you when necessary. Some may view this as exerting…