By Progressive Canines, Kokapet, Hyderabad

At Progressive Canines, we meet hundreds of pet parents who love their dogs deeply — yet unknowingly struggle with challenges that could’ve been avoided with the right awareness.

From behavioral issues to broken routines, these small mistakes don’t just affect the dog’s mental health… they affect the entire relationship. The result? Stress on both sides of the leash.

Here are the most common (but ignored) mistakes pet parents make — and how Progressive Canines helps fix them:

❌ 1. Inconsistency in Commands and Rules

Many pet parents use mixed signals — one day they allow the dog on the couch, the next they scold for it.
📉 Result? Confused dogs, slow learning, and frustration for both.

✅ At Progressive Canines: We teach pet parents the power of consistency through our obedience and parent training sessions, so dogs respond clearly and confidently at home.

❌ 2. Thinking Training is a One-Time Job

“My dog is trained already.”
That’s like saying, “I went to the gym once — I’m fit forever.”

📉 Dogs need reinforcement, just like kids.
Lack of ongoing practice leads to unwanted behavior creeping back in.

✅ At Progressive Canines: We offer structured routines, booster sessions, and teach parents how to maintain training at home — so progress sticks.

❌ 3. Overfeeding or Wrong Diet

“I give him love — and lots of food!”
Too many treats, wrong food choices, and emotional feeding cause weight gain, hyperactivity, and mood swings.

📉 This leads to health problems AND behavior issues.

✅ At Progressive Canines: Every dog receives a customized meal plan by Dr. Dogmom — based on age, breed, and lifestyle. We also educate pet parents on how to feed right.

❌ 4. Ignoring Mental Stimulation

Dogs need more than food and cuddles. Boredom leads to destructive behavior — chewing, digging, barking.

📉 The dog is bored. The parent is frustrated. No one wins.

✅ At Progressive Canines: Our boarding and training programs include structured play, swimming, agility games, and scent work — giving dogs purpose and joy.

❌ 5. Using Punishment Over Communication

Many pet parents unknowingly scare their dogs with yelling, hitting, or harsh tone — thinking it’s discipline.

📉 This breaks trust and creates anxiety or aggression.

✅ At Progressive Canines: We teach positive reinforcement techniques and show parents how to communicate with clarity and calm authority.

❌ 6. Not Socializing Early Enough

Dogs need to be socialized with people, dogs, and environments — early and consistently. Missing this window leads to fear, anxiety, and reactivity later.

✅ At Progressive Canines: Dogs interact safely with other trained dogs, under expert supervision. We also help reactive dogs rebuild trust.

✅ The Progressive Canines Promise

We’re not just here to train your dog — we’re here to help you become the parent your dog needs.
Our programs combine:

• Certified training

• Holistic boarding

• Nutrition by Dr. Dogmom

• Parent education

• Emotional understanding of each dog

📞 Ready to Reset the Relationship?

Let’s fix the little mistakes before they become big ones.

📍 Progressive Canines, Kokapet, Hyderabad
📞 9000004099
🌐 www.progressivecanines.com

Because when the dog grows, the parent grows too. 🐾