Puppies know from a few weeks old, how to sit, lie down, and walk with you. They can follow almost immediately. The problems come about when they get some conflicting information from leadership. Just like in any business, when management is having trouble communicating with the team, there are going to be some rogue leaders and some very stressed followers.
It is imperative that you, as the human, regain your pack leadership position. Your dog is looking to you for leadership! They communicate by being naughty, tearing up the house, barking and just plain being a nuisance. If you have a dog that is acting out, chances are you are not leading, but are following your dog.
During Dog training, a dog will ask you for leadership. If you work towards being able to effectively communicate with your dog, you will be able to lead them forward. The best way to do this, is to remember, your dog watches every move you make. They smell your anxiety, they hear your restlessness, and all of these emotions are seen as a compromised leader. They will want to assume leadership in this case.
Be sure to go to Dog Obedience, not for your Dog initially, but for you. You are the part of this group that needs to be trained. Your dog will do what comes naturally, follow when it feels right.
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