Understand Holistic Dog Training

Here’s the lowdown on what holistic dog training is and why it’s good for your dog.

You may have heard the term ‘holistic’ before, but have you heard of holistic dog training? Here’s the lowdown on what holistic dog training is and why it’s good for your dog.

Holistic approach to dog training

A holistic approach to dog training is one that takes several factors into consideration when diagnosing a behavioural problem or beginning training. Holistic training is ‘all natural,’ meaning it relies on interacting with a dog based on its natural instincts and the way they communicate.

In holistic training, trainers look at multiple factors to determine if a behaviour is problematic. These factors include the dog’s past history, its physical health, its environment, any previous training (intentional or otherwise), and the dog’s emotional health. By addressing all of these factors, trainers can get to the root of the problem and treat it in a way that is less stressful for your dog.