07/19/2025
Frustration often causes unwanted behaviour.
However it is often a cry for clarity and not more "control" by us.
When they can't access what they want....toys, other dogs or even the chance to run, it causes dogs frustration.
Are we really looking at ways to address that or just wanting "obedience"....because that frustration must be addressed.
Crates.
Used well...they're helpful.
Used too much....a major cause of frustration.
Even a lead can cause frustration.
Leash reactive dog anyone?
Autonomy.....we don't look at this enough.
A dog needs to have choice.
We just need to guide that choice appropriately.
They can start to show great decisions.
We can trust them more in situations because of those good decisions.
That frustration starts to drop away.
Add in enrichment and sharpen those "sometimes rules". ..... watch what happens.
