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Kathryn Rosenberg

Want to boost your dog’s obedience? Trainer reveals why it all comes down to avoiding these six mistakes

Dog walking beside woman

Having a dog that doesn’t listen can be incredibly frustrating. Whether you’re trying to get them to drop something they’re not supposed to have or you’re attempting to stop them barking at the doorbell, it’s easy to label your dog’s lack of attentiveness as them being dominant or stubborn.

But as it turns out, it’s usually not quite so black and white. From figuring out how to stop a dog from jumping up to learning how to stop a dog from pulling on a leash, giving some thought as to why your pup isn’t listening to you during training sessions or at other times throughout the day can help you to figure out the best way of getting them to respond.

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