What is respect training for dogs?
Khalid Maggio
2025-07-31 19:09:37
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I use obedience for two main reasons. The first is to get a dogs respect and the second is as a calming tool. When we teach a dog to listen to us because we are in charge, not through bribery, we automatically assume the leadership position. This simple change can help so much in our daily lives. Submissive dogs display fewer behavioral issues than dominant dogs and happier lives result. My biggest goal when working with dogs and humans is to teach people that obedience and behavior modification are two completely different things, but can be used together to get phenomenal results. When we teach a dog to sit, down, come, or stay using these techniques they usually learn it very quickly, but what does that really help. The action that we just taught them is now an excitement tool; the dog performs his trick in order to get a reward and ends up more excited than when he started.
Do you want to have to offer him a treat to listen, or do you want him to lie down at any point for any reason with any distraction around?
Think about it, when you tell your dog to down, do you want him wagging his tail and squirming in place barely able to control himself, or laying there contentedly waiting for you to calmly release him?
Sarah Wintheiser
2025-07-21 20:16:54
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Respect training for dogs isn’t necessarily something pet owners think of when adopting or purchasing a new pet. But as a dog owner it’s really in your best interest to teach them respect. The key is to lovingly set simple boundaries and expectations. Most dogs thrive with a bit of structure! Good respect training for dogs means clear expectations. You know how people thrive with clear expectations? Well, so do dogs. Our furry friends love knowing what our expectations are and what pleases us. Once again, consistency is key here. A boundary can be anything from a physical barrier to a set of rules your dog follows. These boundaries need to be clear so your dog easily understands what they are. The best way to teach your dog boundaries is through consistency.
Liam Grant
2025-07-13 04:34:12
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Respect is a human concept. Dogs don’t have a concept of respect the way that humans do. They definitely form attachments to different people, other animals, and items, but they aren’t the same as human relationships. One of the issues I have with the concept of “respect” when we talk about our dogs is that many trainers use the term “respect” to describe intimidation and fear. When dogs (or any other learner) are being taught new skills in order to AVOID a stimulation or event, this is not conducive to respect. Instead, I would call this a response to a threat. Dog training is a great way to build a bond with a dog, and how we choose to perform these training sessions and what methods we choose to utilize plays a huge role in the type of bond that we are establishing with our dogs. I want and NEED learning to be fun for dogs when I work with them. I want them to CHOOSE to work with me, and I think this is true when we think of our relationships with our dogs (or any other species too). We want them to want to spend time with us. At the end of the day, I want a dog that is excited to learn with me and to be around me.
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