Team Captain

Carrying on from last week.....what the heck is a Team Captain anyway? The Person in charge! Because I tell you, truly, some person, even if you may be the only person around, has to be in charge.

What does it take to be a Team Captain?

1.Team Captains are calm, confident and consistent: Asserting authority with conviction.


2. Team Captains are Pro-Active and in charge of every situation: Setting boundaries, teaching manners and earning respect.


3. Team Captains will not allow canine teeth on human skin: Prevention and prohibiting mouthing and play biting.


4. Team Captains control space: A dog must yield space to people by moving out of the way.


5. Team Captains are valued by the dog when needs are fulfilled: Body, Mind and Heart-Exercise, Discipline and Affection.


6. Team Captains decides when the dog may have freedom: Dog are required to be calm and quiet when waiting and cooperative when allowed to be active.  

7. Team Captains provide a safe place to rest: Dogs are given an area to lay but preferably a crate.


8. Team Captains maintain good order and discipline in a multi-dog home: No favorites-a separate relationship with each dog.


9. Team Captains control all resources "The Stuff of Life": Food, water, toys, furniture, time, smells on the walk and affection.


I know you've got what it takes! Dogs will do their best as a Team Player when you are their Team Captain.

Thanks for being here!

My best,

Dru

Out of the DogHouse LLc website www.ohiodogtrainer.net

Any Questions? Call me, Dru therrian 440.286.9070