If you are planning to send your dog to a professional dog trainer, that is a good thing. However, a mistake that I see happen often is having your dog trained by a professional but not participating in the training yourself. If you are not there actively working with your dog, the dog will still learn and likely be well trained and behaved. But you are missing out on a very special bonding moment. Any trainer worth the price you pay them would be happy, if not encourage you to participate in the training sessions.
Some of the best times I've had with my dogs have happen during training sessions with a professional trainer. That moment when you see the proverbial light bulb go on above your dogs head and he or she gets it. They give you that look as if to say "you are the leader I will follow forever". A truly special moment for owner and dog. The connections you make with your dog during these times is irreplaceable in trying to achieve pack leader status with your dog.
Training sessions with your dog will be an extremely fun experience. After your sessions with the professional trainer, each day take 10, 15 or 20 minutes of your time to practice everything that was learned with the pro. How proud will both you and your dog be during during the next training session when your dog trainer see's how the dog has mastered last weeks lessons. This is a bonding experience that can't be duplicated, and an excellent way to show your dog that you really are a leader worth following.
Be the pack leader that your dog needs and desires , and you will end up with a dog that you will be proud of and one your family and friends will be amazed by. Keep leading the way!
