How to build authority with your dog

How to build authority with your dog

1. Do not let the dog lead

When you take your dog for a walk, does your dog walk in front of you? To establish authority in your dog, you need to correct the dog's behavior of walking in front of you. The best way is to shorten the rope before you come out and let the dog walk beside you. Once the dog shows explosive behavior, the owner should pull the rope closer and lift it up, so as to keep the dog by his side in time.

2. Don't let the dog hug the thigh

The dog hugs the owner and makes indecent movements similar to mating. This is a dominating behavior over the owner, which shows that the dog does not have a clear understanding of the role. When the dog is found to have such behavior or intention, the owner must immediately stop it severely and push the dog away decisively.

3. Don’t let the dog jump on the sofa or bed

Let the dog sit on the same level as the owner on the sofa or bed, which may give the dog the illusion that he is "powerful", and then make bolder behaviors. Therefore, when the owner finds that the dog has jumped onto the sofa or bed, he must let him down immediately.

4. Do not condone dogs to protect food

Dogs are very aggressive when eating, and even the owner can’t get close to it. This is caused by the dog’s excessive possessiveness. At this time, the owner must let the dog understand that the source of food is the owner, and only by obeying the owner can there be food. The owner can correct the bad behavior of the dog through meal training.

5. Ignore the dog acting like a baby

Some dogs will whimper or bark when they are locked in a cage to attract the attention of the owner. As long as the owner pays attention to it, then its purpose will be achieved. Therefore, the owner cannot respond to the dog at this time. When the dog understands that coquettish barking cannot achieve its goal, they will naturally stop this behavior.

6. Let the dog show its belly

If the dog refuses to lie on his back with his belly exposed in front of the owner, it means that the dog does not recognize the master's dominant position. At this time, the owner needs to spend some time to comfort the dog, slowly let the dog relax, and then let the dog lie down, apply a little force to let it expose its abdomen, and gently stroke it. After a few more exercises, the situation of dogs not being allowed to touch their stomachs can be improved.

7. Let the dog absolutely obey orders

During training, some dogs will turn a deaf ear to the owner's orders or even take an aggressive posture. This may be caused by the dog's strong self-consciousness and disapproval of the owner's status. In this case, the owner needs to suspend training, but this does not mean giving in to the dog. The owner can first appease the dog's emotions, and resume training after the dog's emotions calm down. Repeat this until the dog obeys the command.