Dogs
A community about dogs.
Breeds, tips and tricks about training and behaviour, news affecting dog owners, canine photography, dog-related art and any questions related to dog ownership.
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An increasing number of people rescue dogs that have been abused in some way, which can often lead to defensive behavioral patterns that can be really hard to address fully. Recent isolation has also caused a lot of socialization problems for dogs that can’t really be helped sometimes.
Despite an owners best efforts, some dogs are just nervous and reactive, but they still need to get out and enjoy the world.
Training a dog requires appropriate discipline, sufficient exercise + stimulation, adequate positive reinforcement, and most importantly of all: consistency.
So no, most people do not bother.
than i wonder why even get a dog if you arent willing to go give it the basics
i mean i get it, funny cute animal, but i also dont get it
Same with kids, lol. People are lazy, that‘s the reason.
you arent willing to go give it the basics
To many people, adequate training is not part of the basics.
Many treat a dog as a surrogate human and think they can be engaged like a human. They have alomst zero idea that different breeds have very different temperaments and training requirements,
Well said. I'm a retired Service Dog Trainer.
People who buy well bred dogs train them. People need to stop "adopting" nervy shelter dogs that require lifelong rehabilitation and intervention. Dogs are supposed to enhance our lives, not make them more stressful. Research and invest in a proper, stable puppy from a reputable breeder.