<\/a><\/p>\nRemember folks, dogs always do what \u2018works\u2019 for them. If pulling on the leash works to get you to walk faster or gets them to a desired tree, they will do it. If barking from the crate works to get the crate door opened and them out, they will do it. If acting the fool when you pull the leash out works to get the leash put on, they will do it. If barking and lunging at other dogs on the walk works to make the other dog go away (the dog\u2019s perception) or is just a bunch of fun, they will do it. If jumping up on you works to get attention (even negative attention) they will do it. If pulling you out the front door works to get the walk started, they will do it. If barking at the back door works to get them inside, they will do it. If whining works to get them petted or soothed, they will do it. If chewing\/mouthing on your pant leg or your hands works to get you to engage with your dog (what he\u2019s looking for), they will do it. If staring or growling at you works to cause you to move away from your dog\u2019s food bowl, crate, toy, bed etc, he will do it.<\/p>\n
And they will do all of these things more and more intensely, and more frequently, the more it works for them.<\/p>\n
When we respond to our dog\u2019s negative behavior in a way that ultimately gives the dog what he wants, we have trained our dog (and he has trained us) to create the reality he desires\u2026which might not be the reality you desire. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n
Our job, as our dog\u2019s leader and guide is to be sure that we only encourage the behaviors we like \u2013 what \u2018works\u2019 for us and our lifestyle \u2013 and discourage that which doesn\u2019t \u2018work\u2019 for us.<\/p>\n
The best way to achieve this is to ignore very mild behavior totally and completely, correct more intense behavior you don\u2019t like immediately, and to actively train your dog that patience, waiting, calmness, respect, and courteousness gets them everything. It\u2019s what \u2018works\u2019!<\/p>\n
Dogs, while being some of the most awesome creatures around, are also awesome opportunists! Left to their own devices, they will create a world for themselves (and for you) that is exactly to their liking. It\u2019s up to you to pick which reality \u2018works\u2019 for you, yours or your dog\u2019s.<\/p>\n
(If your dog\u2019s behavior is dangerous or frightening, or if you are unsure about how to proceed, please do not attempt to correct or train him on your own. You should seek the help of a trained professional who, if qualified should be able to help you sort these issues out.)<\/p>\n
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