06/17/2025
If you don’t have the ball or food in your hand, will your dog still willingly engage with you in public? Or will you become insignificant, and your dog find more entertaining activities?
This is a crucial question because if you’re not worth anything to your dog without bribes, how can you expect them to listen and stay obedient when they forget you exist?
Training is only 30% of the equation, while the remaining 70% is relationship. Without a strong bond, you can say goodbye to any built behaviours without the influence of food or bribery.
Ensure your dog enjoys your company, both with and without food and toys. If you’re not valuable to your dog, you’ll always find it more challenging to obtain a well-rounded, obedient dog than someone who values a strong relationship first.