YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening

Why your dog isn’t listening depends on a bunch of factors including what your asking them to do, where they are, what you’ve taught them previously, and more. It’s one of the most common questions I get but it’s also one of the hardest to answer.  I usually need ALOT more information.   From my experience, I’ve narrowed it down to 5 reasons.  They are not mutually exclusive.  In fact, chances are it’s a blend of a few reasons.   The five reasons are: You haven’t taught them what you’re asking for. You skipped some steps in their training. You haven’t practiced in this environment. They’ve already learned they don’t have to listen. Today is just not the day.  Once we can pinpoint the reason (or reasons) we can start to figure out what to do next.  Enjoy! In this episode I talk about: Expectations you should have for puppies. The five reasons your dog is not listening.   Examples of each reason. How to tell which reason your dog isn’t listening. What your next step is. Enjoying this podcast?  Please rate and review it wherever you listen.  This helps other puppy parents find it. Other resources mentioned and related to this episode: YNP : How to Teach Your Dog to Listen With Distractions YNP : The Downside of a Fenced-in Yard YNP : Why I Don’t Teach “Off” YOUR New Puppy :  My signature new puppy course that has helped hundreds of new puppy parents raise their puppies.

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YNP #098: Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening is an episode from Your New Puppy by Debbie Cilento: Dog Trainer | Dog Behavior Consultant | Owner of Playtime Paws | Belly Rub Specialist.

This episode is 15:02 long.

This episode was published on Aug 16, 2024.

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