There are many "professionals" that ensure results in the training or behavioral modification of your dog, however the reality could not be completely different.
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The success of your dog's progress and learning depends on your commitment and consistency, the guidance, support and strategies given by the professional and the work you do together, not forgetting the individuality and needs of each dog.
To better elucidate I leave 7 reasons why it is impossible for anyone to guarantee results:
1- Individual Differences:
Like humans, dogs have different personalities, temperaments and learning skills, what works for one dog may not be as effective for another.
Factors such as breed, genetics, socialization, age, learning history and health status can influence learning progress.
Not forgetting that dogs are sentient beings, we cannot control their emotional states.
2 - Guardian Consistency:
A successful progression requires consistency in the recommendations given.
The guardian's ability to continue with the management and suggested exercises plays a crucial role. The inconsistency can be confusing for the dog, making the learning process difficult.
3 - External Influences:
Dogs are exposed to different stimuli and environments everyday.
Changes in the environment (sounds, visual stimuli, smells, hormones, pheromones, among others), the presence of other animals and changes in the guardian's routine can affect the dog's behavior and response.
4 - Techniques:
There are numerous training methodologies and not all of them are suitable for all dogs.
Some dogs can respond better to food, others with play and others with distance (for example).
The professional needs to adapt his methods to the individual needs of each dog.
5 - Duration of Learning:
Education and behavioral modification is a continuous process.
Although some basic signs can be taught relatively quickly, maintaining learned behaviors requires reinforcement and continuous practice.
It is unrealistic to expect permanent results after a short period of learning.
6 - Unpredictable Situations:
Your dog may encounter unexpected situations that he does not know (or cannot) deal with.
Your ability to respond properly depends on the generalization of the signals and exercises taught in new contexts.
7 - Underlying Problems:
Some dogs may have underlying problems, such as anxiety or pain (among others), which require more time and specialized approaches.
In the world of canine education, where individual differences, the consistency of the guardian, external influences, training techniques and unpredictability situations.
It is clear that the journey towards a balanced, happy dog with its needs satisfied is a collaborative effort, requiring empathy, adaptability and understanding between professionals and guardians.