Handling Management – Leash Application
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Handling Management is an on-leash program designed to teach you how to handle the leash, interact and effectively communicate with your dog.Â
Effective communication is the foundation of any relationship and is the most important part of dog training. Communication is built on trust, establishing boundaries, and earning respect.Â
Many behavioral issues can be avoided or resolved simply by changing the dynamics of the relationship between humans and our dogs through effective handling and communication.Â
In this program, there is a strong focus on you as the handler.Â
Curriculum for the Handling Management Program includes:
- Basic Dog Behavior and Psychology
- Establishing boundaries
- Using the leash as a communication tool
- Correcting unwanted behaviors
- How to build a bond with your dog based on trust and respect
- How to praise or reward a dog without treats or clickers
- Working through distractions
- Informal (loose leash) walking
- Training basic commands
- Heel
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Come
Repetition and consistency is the key to success. Proper Handling Management will result in increased confidence in your handling skills and help you better understand and respond to your dogs’ behaviors.
It is a scientific fact that dogs are pack animals. If you don’t take the leadership position, they will.  Dogs that live in our homes need leadership and this program will teach you how to lead your pack.
At AlphA and Omega Dog Training, we believe that as the Leader, You should not be fighting for your dogs’ attention. Your dog should be aware of what is going on with you at all times, regardless of the distraction.
With your commitment to learning effective communication techniques, you will learn how to manage your dog and put yourself in the leadership position.
Training your dog is an ongoing process and it is important to maintain consistent handling techniques throughout your dog’s development. We will lay the foundation for a well-balanced, properly socialized, and psychologically sound dog. AlphA and Omega Dogs are happy dogs that work out of loyalty and respect, not fear. We tailor the program around each individual dog to bring out the best possible outcome.