Your Dog's Mind
When a puppy is born their mother is instantly the pack leader. They can smell her and
feel her energy. This energy is calm assertive energy no matter whether or not the
bitch is a true pack leader. This is because of her high levels of progesterone
decrease her flight and fight response so she may care for her young. This explains
why a dog's pack leader is always calm, relaxed, and in control. In the wild, if the
decrease her flight and fight response so she may care for her young. This explains
him unstable and would challenge his authority until a new leader was established.
why a dog's pack leader is always calm, relaxed, and in control. In the wild, if the why a
dog's pack leader is always calm, relaxed, and in control. In the wild, if the leader
consistently became aggressive, fearful, or anxious the pack would consider leader
consistently became aggressive, fearful, or anxious the pack would consider him
unstable and would challenge his authority until a new leader was established. Keep
this in mind. If the dog can sense frustration or anger he may become less likely to
listen. A dominant dog is always looking for a chance to be the leader and will jump at
any opportunity. This means if you own a dominant dog you must always show calm
assertive energy no matter what the situation. A submissive dog is normally reluctant
to become a leader. But if they feel their owner is unstable they will do what they feel
is best for the pack and take leadership control. Train your dog when you are in a
happy mood. This way it will be easy to stay calm and not become frustrated when your
dog does not understand what you are asking of him.
It is also important to remember that your dog has natural instincts. Many of these
instincts we have selectively bred for, such as protection, hunting, and herding. Just
because you do not own a flock of sheep does not mean your border collie is not going
to want to herd. It is okay that most of us do not use our dogs for the reason they were
naturally bred but please remember you need to find some outlet for them. You can
teach your hound a great recall so that he will come back to you and not chase a

We must keep in mind that a dog’s entrance to the
world is much different than human’s. A dog is born
blind and deaf. Because of this a dog’s scent and
sense of energy are the most important senses to
them. Later in life they are able to hear and then
finally see. Human’s think much differently and have
the mentality “I must see it to believe it.” When
working with dogs you must remember site comes
scent but if you never let him sniff he will become frustrated
and anxious. You may not want your terrier digging all over
the yard but you can give him a sand box and bury toys and
treats in it for him to find. It is very important to provide your
dog with plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. If you do
not, your dog will develop pent up energy and become harder
to control, possibly developing severe behavioral problems.
Please feel free to contact us for more suggestions
concerning outlets for your dog's natural instinct.
last. Scent and energy are most important. This is why a dog smells you when he first
meets you. This way he can learn who you are.