This recommendation does not apply to all dogs. This is for people who are raising extraordinary pets.
You've probably heard the phrase, it is better to ask for forgiveness, than permission. Can we agree that there are times when it is prudent to act decisively and apologize later, than to seek approval to act and risk delay, objections, etc.?
The thing is, when it comes to dogs, the opposite is true. If your dog is allowed to take liberties in general, you will find yourself needing to redirect him often. And while some people think this is normal, I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be that way.
Max is an 80 lb boxer. I have zero tolerance for unwanted behavior from him. And yet, we rarely have to redirect at him. Training can eliminate the need for all fussing, almost completely
Permission, not forgiveness
Here are some behaviors that can be eliminated without fussing if you raise your dog to seek permission, not forgiveness.
- Your dog jumps on furniture and you have to tell him to get down
- You dog enters the kitchen when you're carrying a pot of hot water to the stove
- Your dog walks into your home office and tramples over paper and documents you placed on the floor
- You dog walks from the house into the garage when the big garage door is open
- Your dog runs outside because someone opened the front door
- Your dog jumps out of your vehicle because someone opened the car door
- Your dog runs through the house with muddy feet when he comes inside
- Your dog steals food from your plate when you're not looking
Learn how to release your dog before failure and eliminate unwanted behaviors and your family's need to fuss at your dog.