Dogs they operate in black and white as nature intended, they do not understand gray areas. Your dog spends every interaction with you learning - be sure they are learning what you want. These animals have evolved watching our every move and learning how to live with us.
Consistency in dog training is important with both reinforcement and negative consequences. All organisms seek pleasure and seek to avoid discomfort, save for maybe a few weirdos but that is a totally different conversation.
A common reason why your dog ignores you is that you have not taken them anywhere to train. You’ve got to take the show on the road!
Teaching your dog to “sit” or “stay” at home with minor distractions does not translate to an obedient dog in various scenarios. You’ve got to account for the 3 Ds of training - Distance, Duration, and Distraction. Anytime you increase one of these, you must decrease the other two. This is how you “proof” training for a variety of settings and situations.
Ever wonder how you can get your dog to stop ignoring you? Dogs ignoring their owner is nothing new, especially amongst the pet dog community. But it does not have to be this way. Dog training takes time, practice, patient, and consistency. You cannot skimp on any of these ingredients. If you want a well behaved and well trained dog, you must put in the time and effort to train the dog.
What is a “poisoned” cue? A poisoned cue is a cue that the dog has made a negative association with a cue.. A poisoned cue cuts down on reliability and can sour your relationship with your dog.
I’ve actually said to people, “Don’t you dare complain about that dog when you’re not meeting his/her needs.”
By taking the time to meet your dog’s needs, your dog is more likely to be relaxed and well-behaved. Dogs are meant to move their bodies, use their noses, use their brains, and be active. They are not meant to sit in kennels all day, be relegated to the yard, or only interacted with when a person feels like it. I’ve actually said to people, “Don’t you dare complain about that dog when you’re not meeting his/her needs.”
Dogs they operate in black and white as nature intended, they do not understand gray areas. Your dog spends every interaction with you learning - be sure they are learning what you want. These animals have evolved watching our every move and learning how to live with us.
Consistency in dog training is important with both reinforcement and negative consequences. All organisms seek pleasure and seek to avoid discomfort, save for maybe a few weirdos but that is a totally different conversation.
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