You have authority over your dog and you must exercise that authority to have a proper relationship. It is not beneficial to a dog to let them wonder if they have to listen to you or not. It only adds to confusion, behavior issues, frustration, and even danger.
Many will give their dog a "command" in the form of a suggestion. If the dog doesn't listen, they just give up or move on. That is training a dog to be unreliable and confuses it about where it stands in your household. Rather, make things clear to your dog with consistency and follow-through on your commands.
If you tell it to do something, it must do it. This will add to your dog's comfort and confidence knowing what is expected of it and you will be more comfortable and confident with a reliable dog. Don't let your "command" be a "suggestion".
Premier Pack Dog Training and Behavior Solutions is located Bloomfield Hills MI area. We specialize in a board and train program to provide reliable obedience and tackle problem behaviors, such as aggression, anxiety, fear, jumping, pulling on walks, or just wild behavior.
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