How do you know if your dog doesn't respect you?
Imani Mertz
2025-06-18 19:34:06
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Dogs simply don’t think in terms of respect. They think of “this works/this doesn’t work” and “that’s safe/that’s unsafe.” Dogs behave to create a consequence they want or to avoid one they don’t. In the end it really comes down to these motivations. When Juno was out in the yard sniffing all the things and I called her, she paused and did this simple calculation - stay out here or go inside. And she decided that staying out worked better for her than coming in did. See, it’s all about motivation. She had strong motivation to stay outside and no motivation to come. Dogs are like us in this regard - they’ll stop spending their energy doing things that don’t pay off. Sure, they’ll come if you don’t have a treat - but if you never pay them, you can expect them to stop coming if there’s something more interesting to do instead.
Emilio Goodwin
2025-06-18 18:14:07
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One child said, “Respect means… giving respect!” Another child, after a prolonged silence, whispered to her mom, “You say it!” Another said, “Respect is something grownups know.” So respect is a concept that even children have a hard time understanding, much less dogs. But to be honest, it isn’t really something that grownups know all that much better. Fear is frequently misinterpreted as respect. Another common situation in which the word “respect” is misapplied is when a dog is in a shut down state. People also might think a dog is being disrespectful when really the behaviors they’re learning just haven’t been fully proofed yet! And sometimes, people say a dog is being respectful when the dog is just really focused on the handler–which is a good thing! When you find yourself wishing that your dog showed you more respect, think about exactly what they’re doing, and exactly when they’re doing it. Like this: When [describe the specific context], my dog [describe what your dog does]. For example: I feel like my dog doesn’t respect me when [I call his name when he’s in the backyard] and my dog [ignores me completely].
Jany Bartell
2025-06-18 17:25:51
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The most common sign that your dog doesn’t respect you as pack leader is when they jump on you without being requested. Other common signs that your dog doesn’t respect you as pack leader include when your pup walks in front of you, demands things with a not-so “happy-go-lucky” bark, takes five seconds or longer to respond to a command. According to Millan, it’s all about safety. He related it back to the human family unit: Your mom, your dad were your first pack leaders, and they have to make sure that you’re safe. And the way that you are safe is that you listen to them fast enough. There is no knowledge behind instinct, it’s only reaction, and somebody can get hurt. Dogs need exercise, discipline and affection, and in that order.
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