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This is where we, as humans, can get the balance wrong within our own homes. With a puppy under three weeks, they are very active within the attraction phase; this means the puppy is open to all discoveries. This changes at about the fifth week; here we see the puppy feeling fear for the first time, but still very active in looking at new things and situations. So we can see that the dog world is fast moving through areas we have not thought possible. The dog can be a teenager at fourteen months and have many of the same problems we see in are own teenagers, rebellion, disobedience, etc.
Dogs are very sociable and so they see our 'pack', the family, as a desirable pack to fit into. They are also playful and willing to learn, this ability and willingness to learn does not stop, which enables training to take place. The dog needs to see you as trustworthy, after all in their mind you are their king, the leader of the pack. Like with all kingdoms, if it has strong fair leaders that look after all, peace will reign. If there is no trust and you think you can take over, battles and war can break out. So we can start to see why it is important for our dog to find us trustworthy.
You need to be the Alpha dog, their leader. This gives security to the dog. The difference is you are human and in the dog world, well they're dogs. This does not mean you have to be physically strong, but you have to be wise, keeping the dog in their rightful place within your home through training and socializing your dog. Gaining understanding of your dog's personality, and any traits its breed may have, can help you solve any problems that may arise.
An example of this can be the Terrier's love of digging. Rather than have a dog that digs holes all over the garden, wherever the dog feels like it, you can limit where they dig. Maybe have a sandy/ soil mix area for a quick dig that cleans up easier for you. This should be a treat that you control. Dogs love us, their pack; we love them so look into how you can keep a happy balance for harmony in the home.
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