BE THE HERO YOUR RESCUE DOG IS WISHING FOR
The Dilemma
Congratulations on being a hero to a dog in need! You have the highest intention to give your rescue dog a peaceful, happy life. However, without the knowledge of what rescue dogs truly need, your dog could develop behavioral problems as early as two weeks after adoption. This is significant because the number one reason dogs are returned to shelters after adoption is negative behavior toward humans or other animals. Certainly, you would never want to be faced with the decision to return your dog to the shelter. To prevent this, you must train your rescue dog as soon as possible after adoption and use the correct approach.
For decades the generally accepted training approach to addressing behavior problems has been to focus primarily on obedience training cues such as “come,” “stay,” “sit,” “down,” and “heel.” It is such a popular technique that it is offered in every big brand pet store and by practically every dog trainer. By 2026, it is expected that dog training services in the U.S. market will exceed $820 million. Yet, despite this forecast, the data informs us that dogs are still being relinquished to shelters to the tune of 3.1 million dogs per year.
If all this obedience training is going on, why is it that dogs who can obey up to ten commands are still engaging in unwanted behaviors such as pulling their owners on the walk, lunging out at people or other dogs, frantically patrolling the backyard, barking all day long, growling at family members, biting people, and fighting with other animals in the home? Because compliance training does not reach the root cause of the problem.
When behavior problems get worse, owners become overwhelmed and often feel they have no other solution than to surrender their dog back to the shelter. Herein lies the dilemma we face as a nation. More dogs are entering shelters than leaving shelters, and over 750,000 dogs are being surrendered by their owners each year due to behavior issues. Without the right training approach, dogs are not being “rescued;” they are just being moved between shelters and homes, along with their behavior problems. You can prevent being part of this unfortunate cycle by learning the simple 3-Step System to training your rescue dog.
Will you rescue me...and my mind?
JOIN THE MOVEMENT
Dogs in America are in crisis. Over 3 million dogs enter animal shelter nationwide every year. The number one reason is owner surrender due to negative behaviors towards humans or other animals. When dogs are returned to a shelter after adoption, they have a much lower chance of being adopted again and may ultimately become part of the 350,000 dogs euthanized every year.
Millions of shelter dogs are relying on humans to solve the crisis they face. It is my mission to empower people to keep their dogs and to encourage more adoptions. This is done through education and providing simple solutions. Physically rescuing your dog is just the beginning; the real rescue is balancing your dog’s mind, creating internal peace, and revitalizing the spirit of your dog. By applying my Rescue The Mind™ 3-Step System to your own rescue dog, you will be an active participant in the movement to reduce the staggering number of dogs in shelters. Thank you for being a hero!
Nate Dunham
NateDogTraining.com
Since 2005, Nate has been a certified animal behaviorist working full time with private clients in Phoenix, AZ. He is considered to be the highest rated dog trainer in his metropolitan area, specializing in issues such as anxiety, insecurity, excessive barking, lunging out, aggression, fighting with other dogs in the home, pulling on the leash, and destructive behaviors. To date, Nate and his own pack of dogs have helped over 5,000 dogs, most of which have been rescues. He is the creator of his signature Rescue The Mind™ 3-Step System which provides owners with a simple and effective method of leadership that can dramatically improve a dog’s behavior with the least amount of stress. Through education and the practical application of his methods, Nate aims to increase the quality of life for both owners and rescue dogs, and to decrease the number of rescue dogs being returned to shelters after adoption. Learn more about Nate's training at www.NateDogTraining.com
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