Have you ever wondered what the main ingredient in having a happy, reliable dog? The main ingredient is for the dog to be attentive and alert, and that’s what contributes the most to him having his energy filtered in the right places. An attentive, alert dog can work anywhere, and for a much longer period of time.
Why do working dogs fail at tasks? Sometimes it can be from poor dog selection, which is basically picking a dog that is not genetically suited for the tasks that need to be done, but in most cases it is the dogs failure to pay attention. Whether it’s a pet dog or a working dog, a dog’s attentiveness opens up a whole world of freedom where it can comfortably go in any environment, because when you step out your front door, you have to control your dog because in a lot of instances you cannot control the environment.
In the video above, Sit Means Sit CEO Fred Hassen is seen working his dog in front of a Marriott hotel in Kentucky, and enjoying the freedoms that an attentive dog brings to both handler and dog.
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