Ep 131 My Dog Ignores Me! Top 4 Reasons for “Stubborn” Dogs & What to Do About It!

About this episode

This episode explores the top 4 reasons why dogs may ignore their owners and offers solutions to improve communication.

Does your dog ignore you? No matter how many times you call their name or ask them to do something, does it feel like you’re talking to a brick wall? While it may seem like your dog is being intentionally stubborn, this week we’re exploring the top 4 reasons why your dog might seem to channel their inner teenager! We’ll take a look at a few possible underlying causes for this frustrating (and slightly embarrassing) behaviour struggle, as well as considering why “stubbornness” might not be the...

People in this episode

Host: Dr Tom Mitchell

Topics covered

• dog behavior
• training strategies
• stubborn dogs
• communication with pets
• underlying causes of behavior

Keywords

• dog training
• stubbornness
• pet behavior
• dog communication
• training tips

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