The Importance of Authority

Importance of Authority

No matter the breed of a canine, ensuring discipline from an early age is essential. It helps install valuable behaviours that will allow the dog to fit in with your family and society at large.

In essence, they are like children and need sufficient development via strong commands to establish ground rules. This can often take the form of hand signals indicating the desire for submission from your furry friend. Similarly many owners look to impose their size by standing over the dog when they misbehave. It may seem simple but it sends out messages of power and control by physical dominance.

So why is this important?

Any dog that cannot understand how to behave is extremely unlikely to be rehoused and be retained by one owner. They can be dangerous to themselves and simply too tough to handle on a daily basis. Applied training from puppy stage helps avoid this problem as the majority of canines are keen to learn.

Individual Personalities

Installing authority is not always easy as some dogs like to be a ring leader and feature at the centre of everything. In this circumstance extra training is required to impose your position as head of the household.

It can take a number of forms but should not always involve treats and rewards. Prevent your canine from jumping up or sitting above your head, make sure they are behind you in the feeding order and don’t let them enter a room before you.

A series of little things will ensure that your dog learns their place, best of luck!

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