The Echo Kennels Podcast

4 Mistakes We Don't Wanna Make

No matter the age or stage of our dog, these are four common mistakes we don't want to make. Remember, mistakes are only mistakes if we keep making them, rather than learning from them.

Distractions Can Either Cripple Or Empower

One of the things we can overlook and/or neglect when raising and training our dog(s) is the power of distractions. When we ignore the power of distractions, we most likely negatively impact our dog's ability to "win" and reach the desired goal we have for them. When we recognize distractions and tap into their power, we can help our dog more consistently accomplish the behavior we have in mind.

go fast < go far

If we focus on pace over distance can distract or, even worse, cripple us. The old adage is, "If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." We will sacrifice too many great things if we choose speed over span. If we let our reasoning be "wanting it now," we will likely miss moments we'll regret.

There's No Good Excuse

No matter the reason, when we allow the gap between our actions and our habits, responsibilities and goals to increase, we'll struggle to overcome our fears, laziness and busyness. We'll struggle to do what we know we should be doing.

So, You Want To Breed Your Dog

There is a lot to consider if you're thinking about breeding your dog. The cuteness of puppies and the possibility of some extra cash can cloud our vision. Before we make the big decision to expand our dog's genetics, there's a handful of questions we need to answer.