Show 67: Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: Rule Number 3 Says “Everything On You

The question of how to improve dog obedience boils down to one thing: in the eyes of your dog, who is in charge? When no leadership is in place, dogs usually take on the role of the leader... and this paves the way for bad behavior issues to arise. I always tell dog owners that if they want to see a significant improvement in dog obedience, they HAVE TO BE THE LEADERS. And Rule Number Three of the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules — DOING EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN TERMS — helps dog owners become just that: the leaders dogs respect and trust. But what exactly does “DOING EVERYTHING ON YOUR OWN TERMS” mean? What does it entail? And why is it such a CRUCIAL rule? Read on to learn more. Key Takeaways The dog who feels they can invade and control your space will be very protective of you because they feel that they’re in charge. This is where behavior issues come in. Doing EVERYTHING ON YOUR TERMS helps establish that you’re in charge, and you’re the one calling the shots. Rule Number Three encourages dog owners to be the ULTIMATE decision makers for everything that involves their dogs. From feeding, to affection, to leisure, exercise — everything should be your call! LEARN HOW TO IMPROVE DOG OBEDIENCE WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE™️ Table of Contents: How to Improve Dog Obedience: Recap of Doggy Dan Golden Rule Number 1 and Rule Number 2 Rule Number Three: How To Improve Dog Obedience By Doing Everything On Your Terms How to Improve Dog Obedience: The Story of a Woman with an Aggressive Dog How to Improve Dog Obedience: The Dog Psychology Behind Rule Number Three If Dog Obedience Training Gets Hard, Remember These 4 Reasons Why Rule Number Three Is a Must-Do Conclusion: Learn How to Improve Dog Obedience + The Powerful Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules with the Dog Calming Code How to Improve Dog Obedience: Recap of Doggy Dan Golden Rule #1 and Rule #2 The common factor between these two rules are taking control and being the leader in your relationship with your dog. You see, most behavior issues come from dog owners not putting these rules in place. And through the lens of dog psychology, without these rules, your dog has no other choice but to be the leader instead. So here’s why Rule Number One and Rule Number Two are essential pillars in dog training. Rule #1 of Doggy Dan’s Five Golden Rules: Controlling the Food The goal of Rule Number One is to help dog owners understand that for dogs, FOOD IS NOT JUST FOOD. The power of food is HUGE and dog owners can really use their dog’s daily meals to teach BIG lessons. Dogs regard FOOD as a treasure. It’s their lifeline. When they have it, life could not be better. FOOD IS EVERYTHING! And when you take control of the food, it sends a powerful message to your dog about who is really in charge. IMPROVE DOG OBEDIENCE WITH THE RIGHT FOUNDATION, CHECK OUT DOG CALMING CODE NOW Rule #2 of Doggy Dan’s Five Golden Rules: Delaying Acknowledgment After Separation Rule Number Two is inspired by how wolves operate in the wild. Every after separation, wolves would go to their leader NOT TO SHOW AFFECTION but to actually see if the Alpha is still capable of providing food and protecting the pack. Our dogs are domesticated, but they still operate like this! Some dog owners would say “My dog is just so affectionate. They just want to reconnect with me.” In the eyes of your dog, it’s a different story. They’re also checking on you, eager to see if you truly are a capable leader. Delaying acknowledgment or attention is like an Alpha’s way of assuring the other pack members “Don’t challenge me. I am still the leader.” Rule #3: How To Improve Dog Obedience By Doing Everything On Your Terms In the first two rules, we really stress the idea that your pup should see you as their food provider and as the confident leader who can handle anything that comes their way. For Rule #3, the golden rule is EVERYTHING ON YOUR TERMS What does it mean? In every interaction, only two things can happen: you do everything on y