Why does my dog only listen to my commands?

This is because the dog sees that just one person if correcting them, enforcing the commands, doing all the pack leadership things that are built into the training, etc. So, the dog simply learns, “I have to listen to and respect this person; however, not so much this other person.”

Why is my dog so disobedient?

Most cases however, are simply overly energetic dogs that may not be getting sufficient exercise and routine to their day, or who are being accidentally rewarded when they act excitedly (see Play and Exercise and Using Enrichment, Predictability, and Scheduling to Train Your Dog).

Why does my dog only listen to me and not others?

While wolves are loyal to their leader (one alpha in a pack), dogs are loyal to their human (they are closest to only one human even if brought up in a big family). This is probably why your dog listens to you and not your partner. Because he is only loyal to you and sees no reason to be loyal to any other human.

Is it bad if your dog won’t listen to you?

When your dog won’t listen to your commands, it can be frustrating — and it can also be dangerous. After all, this kind of communication can help keep your dog out of trouble, preventing him from running out into a busy street or eating something he shouldn’t.

Why does my Dog Tune me out when I command him?

Dogs listen to their pack leaders, and you can only be that leader if you are displaying calm-assertive energy. If you’re frantic or uncertain as you give a command, your dog will tune you out.

Why is it important to communicate with your dog?

After all, this kind of communication can help keep your dog out of trouble, preventing him from running out into a busy street or eating something he shouldn’t. It can also help keep you sane by helping you manage problem behaviors. But it’s not always easy to get to the root of the problem.

Is your dog having trouble with verbal commands?

You may need to focus on training again to ensure your dog really has it down. Dogs don’t speak to one another; they use energy and body language to communicate. So it’s not surprising that they sometimes have trouble picking up on our verbal commands, particularly when they are bombarded by our constant yammering all day.