There are so many different approaches when it comes to training animals. The old school way, this is through the feeling of we are more superior and is based on dominance. The animal had better do what it is told!
Then we have the I love my animal so much that it does not matter what they do, even when the animal is showing very disturbing behaviour.
Between these two examples there are many variations. So where do we find the right way of training our animals? A place where the animals and the humans get what they need from the relationship?
Let have a look at these two ways and see what is happening for the animal on an emotional level.
This hard approach has the animal responding through a fear aspect. They will do what is being asked in the fear of the consequence of not doing it. You can clearly see this in the repressed overly submissive behaviour.
We can see this with horse training, this type of horse is not relaxed in its work and has jumpy movements. Basically their mind is so busy wondering what is going to happen that they find it hard to be present enough to really hear what is being asked.
Now lets look at the opposite, here is an animal with way too much responsibility. The person is not teaching the animal and this produces a lack of confidence. Dogs with no guidance can become fearful and even over protective. In extreme cases they resort to aggression because they literally don't know any other way forward.
This animal is also racing in their minds producing too much emotion to find their own confidence.
I would like to show you a way of finding the right balance! Have a look at the video below. This is showing clearly that we can help an animal to be peaceful and this in turn creates the one true element needed in a good relationship, trust.
The special balance needed between an animal and a human is developed through trust. Then the dominant ways are completely pointless as there is a far stronger relationship. This moves the focus from telling the animal to truly teaching the animal.
Your animal with naturally listen to you when they share this feeling of trust, as you will be someone who is trust worthy.
The world of animal training is changing as more people discover much more efficient and rewarding ways in working with animals. It is not the animals who need or are going to change this it is us!
Then we have the I love my animal so much that it does not matter what they do, even when the animal is showing very disturbing behaviour.
Between these two examples there are many variations. So where do we find the right way of training our animals? A place where the animals and the humans get what they need from the relationship?
Let have a look at these two ways and see what is happening for the animal on an emotional level.
This hard approach has the animal responding through a fear aspect. They will do what is being asked in the fear of the consequence of not doing it. You can clearly see this in the repressed overly submissive behaviour.
We can see this with horse training, this type of horse is not relaxed in its work and has jumpy movements. Basically their mind is so busy wondering what is going to happen that they find it hard to be present enough to really hear what is being asked.
Now lets look at the opposite, here is an animal with way too much responsibility. The person is not teaching the animal and this produces a lack of confidence. Dogs with no guidance can become fearful and even over protective. In extreme cases they resort to aggression because they literally don't know any other way forward.
This animal is also racing in their minds producing too much emotion to find their own confidence.
I would like to show you a way of finding the right balance! Have a look at the video below. This is showing clearly that we can help an animal to be peaceful and this in turn creates the one true element needed in a good relationship, trust.
[Training Animals With Trust]
The special balance needed between an animal and a human is developed through trust. Then the dominant ways are completely pointless as there is a far stronger relationship. This moves the focus from telling the animal to truly teaching the animal.
Your animal with naturally listen to you when they share this feeling of trust, as you will be someone who is trust worthy.
The world of animal training is changing as more people discover much more efficient and rewarding ways in working with animals. It is not the animals who need or are going to change this it is us!
About the Author:
James French is the originator of Animal Communication Training. Come and see more of the fascinating work currently being done with animals. learn these skills for yourself and create a more meaningful relationship with your animals.
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