Training Your Dog to Listen to You

Why Won't My Dog Listen To Me?

This is a common question that most first-time Dog owners ask me.

Why does he just do what he likes and not lisen!


Before you begin any training, you must first establish yourself as the "ALPHA dog" of your family. Your Dog must know that you’re the leader of the pack and it is YOU who is in charge.

So How Do You Become The Alpha Dog?...the leader.

  • Make sure you walk through the door first
  • You eat first and if you want to give him food give it to him after you have eaten .Remember in the wild the leader dog eats first.

  • Do not let your dog demand your attention. You give him attention when the time is right for you
  • Don’t permit your Dog to sleep with you in your bed - demarcate his sleeping area clearly.

Once You Have Successfully Established Yourself As The Boss Then Your Dog Will Lisen To You And Training Will Be Alot Easier.

 The most critical step involved in Dog Training is making sure that your dog knows his name. If you call his name then he will respond.

To make sure that your Dog recognizes his name, take a treat in your hand and hold it away from your body.

Call your Dog's name. He is most likely to look at the treat in your hand. Continue calling his name untill he turns and looks at your eyes.

Give him the treat immediately. Repeat this exercise by holding the treat in the other hand. Once you're sure that your Dog has learnt to recognize his name, just call his name and reward him for looking at you by petting or with a hug.

Always remember that the best way to train a dog is by positive reinforcement and not negative. A dog responds to praise and not to scolding.