> The study asserts that, contrary to popular belief, dogs are not trying to assert their dominance over their canine or human “pack” and aren’t motivated by maintaining their place in the pecking order.
Bloody nonsense. Rubbish.
How to train your dog:
1) Always be kind but consistently firm
2) Think like a dog not like a people
3) Reward good behavior infrequently and lavishly, and bad behavior never
4) Feed your dog good dog food always, lots of clean cold water always
5) Lots of exercise: particularly stuff that makes your dog mentally exhausted
It really is that simple.
They ought to put your advice on a card and hand it out to new puppy owners. Good summary.
>>1) Always be kind but consistently firm
2) Think like a dog not like a people
3) Reward good behavior infrequently and lavishly, and bad behavior never
4) Feed your dog good dog food always, lots of clean cold water always
5) Lots of exercise: particularly stuff that makes your dog mentally exhausted
It really is that simple.<<
That might get you an affectionate dog but not a trained one.
Excellent advice!
There was a gay guy in my condo sub who lived several doors away who owned an obnoxious miniature dachsund. The dog was misbehaved, and did not listen to his owner. That was due to no training by its owner, which is usually the case.
I would always laugh at Jerry when he would try to make his dog behave then ultimately say to him "Jerry, your dumb dog doesn't understand sentences. Try teaching it one word commands........"
He'd just turn away while continuing to yell at the dog and jerking on its lead.....