Pick Your Battles: What Actually Matters in Dog Training

Perfection doesn’t exist in dog training and chasing it can suck the fun out of life with your dog.In this episode, Jack and professional trainer Max talk about the importance of picking your battles. Not every behaviour needs fixing, and not every rule needs to be enforced. The real work is figuring out what actually matters to you.It's important to break behaviours down into three simple categories:Non-negotiablesNice to havesDoesn’t matterJack shares his long-running (and eventually abandoned) battle with Kira jumping on the furniture, while Max talks about living with Nelson and his sneaky licking. Together, they unpack why trying to control every detail often leads to frustration, for both the human and the dog.The goal isn’t a perfect dog.It’s a functional, enjoyable life together.If training has started to feel like a constant fight, this episode will help you step back, reset your priorities, and remember why you got a dog in the first place.Need help with your four legged best friend? get intouch with Max at downunderdogtrainer.com This episode is brough to you by the team at knose Pet Insurance You can learn more at knose.com.au. ssued byPacific International Insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.