Let's be honest — training our dogs is no walk in the park. Filled with highs and lows, our canine companions have good and bad days just like we do, so it's important to be realistic about how long training a new skill or behavior will actually take.
However, one thing that can slow our dog's progress more than necessary is when we as their handlers making a range of common mistakes. These can lead us to think we have to learn how to deal with a badly behaved dog, when in reality, we've simply not been clear enough with our pup about what we need from them.
