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The only universal and indisputable foundation on dog training is:

You have to be the alpha dog. If you cannot be the boss in your relationship with your dog, then you will have real trouble training him to be an obedient and loving companion. If you just want to treat him like a baby and let him do what he wants, then he will.

But he won’t respect you!

It really is just a matter of common sense. Your dog should respect you, trust you, and love you, in that order! Only then will he pay attention to you and do what you tell him, the first time and always!

It’s easy to forget that your adorable new pup is an animal! It’s just your new baby, right? You must remember that he does not think like you. Their dog instincts are completely different. If you study a group of puppies in a litter, as soon as they are old enough to fight, they will try to impose on each other.

Dogs are pack animals (wolves are an ideal example) and there is only one leader: the alpha male. All members of the pack are aware of their position in the hierarchy and will attempt to move up the order. That is why your dog should have no doubt that you are the alpha member of the group. If he feels that he is above you in the pack, he will ignore your orders or even try to dominate you.

Here’s a typical case study: We’ve all seen this situation on television. Husband, wife and dog, often quite a small dog. The dog is extremely possessive of the wife, sits on her lap and does not let the man get close to her. The dog growls, barks and bites whenever the husband approaches.

Why is this? Let’s get into the mind of the dog. He is convinced that he is the alpha dog, she is the alpha female and he is protecting her from the husband, who is just one more member of the pack. And the actions of humans simply reinforce that conviction. Who is to blame here?

Sorry ladies, it’s you! Does the wife push the dog off her lap and tell her to get off? No, she doesn’t because a part of her loves the fact that the dog adores her so much. Until he realizes that he is number three in that “pack”, then the situation will not change, unless the man gets so fed up that he gives the dog a big stick, or the ultimate solution, the dog ends up in the rescue center. . We all know that this is not the solution.

This does not mean that dog training should involve a reign of terror. Your dog should never be afraid of you. Let’s repeat it, He should respect you.

The good news. There is a much easier way! Think about it, your dog depends on you for all his needs. You provide food and shelter, exercise, affection and stimulation. Get these how and when you decide. By manipulating the supply of these necessities, it is easy to convince the dog that you are in charge.

Let him wait and give him what he wants, only when he has done what you told him to do. In the above scenario, if the husband takes over the feeding chores and applies this method, the dog will soon get the message.

Food is probably the simplest example. If you let him jump on you as soon as you reach his feeding plate, he’s the one who makes the decisions. But if you do sit or lie down, at least a few feet away, until you put the plate down, you will soon find out who is in charge. Of course, you have to stick with this routine each and every time, and don’t give in!

Once your dog realizes this, he will be putty on your hands. Dogs are essentially eager to please and really enjoy the praise and rewards that come with good behavior.

A few short words about sweets. If, during training, your dog receives a treat every time he does something well, who’s boss? Obviously, it’s important to reinforce good behavior with rewards, but it shouldn’t be a treat all the time. Vary the reward, from a pat or a “Good boy!” and then some occasional treat. At the end of the workout, a nice long walk can be the ultimate reward.

If you have an extended family, with children in the home, then it is even more important for the dog to realize and accept his position in that situation. In your eyes, it’s a package, right?

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