Engagement is a 2-way street

We cannot expect our dog's undivided attention, or their engagement if we aren't offering them our engagement in return.

🚫 Dragging you around the neighbourhood on walks

🚫 Ignoring your verbal cues

🚫 Not coming when called

🚫 Choosing to play by themselves or with another dog over playing with you

These are all signs that engagement is suffering in your life with your dog.

Look inward for a moment and ask yourself, are you giving your dog the engagement they need to make them want to engage with you?

❓️ Do you spend your walks scrolling through social media on your phone instead of using it as an opportunity to spend time with your dog?

❓️ Do you tell your dog to go away when they try to initiate play?

❓️ Did you get a second dog so that they could entertain each other and leave you alone?

❓️ Do you feel annoyed, frustrated or defeated by your dog's behaviour the majority of the time?

❓️ What is the quality of the time you spend with your dog?

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