Common Misconceptions About Dog Obedience Training

While you will always encounter a diverse set of opinions when talking to dog trainers, doing research on the Internet, and speaking to friends about Corpus Christi dog obedience training, there are certain things that you may hear that just aren’t true. Today we’re talking about some of the most common myths and misconceptions surrounding dog obedience training.

1. If your dog can’t learn a specific behavior, it’s because they’re either stubborn, stupid, dominant, or a combination of all three. This just isn’t true. The reality is that dogs are just like people in a lot of ways. While some dogs can pick up things very quickly, it will take more time and guidance for others. Oftentimes, if we notice that a dog is having a hard time learning a task, it’s normally because the dog is being communicated to in a way which is hard for it to understand. We look at things from a different perspective for your dog so that we can find the best way for him or her to learn.
2. I can tell my dog knows he has done something wrong because he looks guilty. This is another common myth that simply isn’t true. Guilt is a human emotion and it is unknown whether animals can feel emotions in the same way that we do. Normally, when a dog looks guilty, it’s because they’re reacting to a change in your body language that tells them something is wrong.

Are you ready to let go of the myths and help your dog be the best dog that he or she can be with dog obedience training? Call us today!