What's Covered In this Module
- Myth 3: Dogs Are Usually Trying to Compete With You
- Do Dogs Think Tug Games, Being First on Walks, Through Doorways, and When Eating Are Competitions?
- What Does the Research Show?
- How Would Dogs Behave If Being Ahead on Walks Was a Competition?
- Why This Can Hurt You and Your Dog
Lesson Length: 13:36
MODULE SUMMARY
In this module we'll talk about tug games, who eats first, who goes through doorways first, and whether you allow your dog to walk ahead of you on walks. All these activities have been said to be important in determining whether you are "dominant" over your dog.
You'll see why these situations are not competitions, what research says about the effects of tug games on aggression, and alternative motivations for dog behaviors.
NEXT MODULE
Module 6: Myth Number 4 - Dogs Are Constant Status Seekers
In Module 6 you'll learn why cooperation is more important than competition and how you can better encourage your dog to cooperate with you.