When training your dog, you should always keep in mind that your pet has to respect you to actually follow your commands and behave well.
Respect is necessary, because dogs are social animals with a strong hierarchy, so they only respect those who are stronger than them.
Here's how you can understand that your dog doesn't respect you, so you can fix it easily and safely.
Consistent Disregard for Commands
If your dog constantly ignores commands they once knew, it may suggest they're not recognizing your authority.
Jumping Up Persistently
While dogs may jump up to seek attention, persistent jumping without responding to your cues to stop might indicate a lack of respect for your space.
Leash Pulling Without Response
Continuous pulling on the leash without responding to your attempts to guide them could imply a disregard for your role as the leader during walks.
Failure to Follow Basic Training
If your dog neglects basic training commands they've previously mastered, it may signal a lack of respect or the need for ongoing training reinforcement.
Displays of Aggression
Growling, snapping, or other aggressive behaviors could be signs of challenging your authority.
Respectful dogs generally exhibit more cooperative behavior.
Taking Objects Without Permission
Dogs should wait for permission before grabbing items.
If your dog regularly takes things without checking in with you, it might suggest a lack of acknowledgment of your leadership.
Avoiding Eye Contact
Dogs often show respect by making eye contact. If your dog consistently avoids looking at you, it might indicate a challenge to your authority.
Pushy Behavior and Invasion of Personal Space
Dogs should understand and respect personal boundaries.
If your dog is consistently pushy or invades personal space without regard for your signals, it may suggest a lack of respect for your leadership.
