You let your dog rule the house

You let your dog rule the house
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Can you imagine if you gave your kids unlimited amounts of sweets and no bedtime? They’d love you to pieces – for about one day until they became screaming maniacs. It’s the same with dogs. Dogs have pack mentalities, and every pack has a leader. If you don’t fill this role, your dog will feel the need to do so, and that can lead to all sorts of issues in your relationship and home. Pack leadership requires that you set boundaries, establish rules, and remain calm yet assertive in your dealings with your dog. These strategies will give him the comfort he needs to relax and simply be your dog, rather than the ruler of your domain.

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Source: RD.com

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