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Obedience vs Lifestyle Training
Obedient dogs are easy to manage but that doesn’t mean they’re easy to live with and here is where we get into the title of this post: Obedience vs Lifestyle Training.
Are Dogs Eager to Please Us?
The reason why some people think dogs are eager to please us is because we see the final product of an owner who has worked hard at teaching their dog that they are valuable.
Potty Training isn’t Training
Potty training has nothing to do with making sure your puppy knows it’s bad to go in the house or that they’re going to get in trouble if they do.
Establishing Leadership
What characterizes a leader is they are considered important or relevant to the group, they set clear boundaries and are consistent in how they behave, how they expect the group members to behave and in what they provide the group.
Preventing Food Aggression
Resource guarding is a dangerous behavior problem that requires the expertise of a trainer to solve. The good news is that resource guarding or food aggression more specifically is preventable so long as you follow these rules for the life of your dog.