The Relationship Behind Your Dog’s Behavior

Most dog owners feel deeply connected to their dog — and they probably are. The issue usually isn’t the absence of connection. It’s the type of connection.

Some relationships create confusion, overexcitement, anxiety, and behavior problems because the dog feels responsible for guiding the relationship or even the household itself.

Other relationships tap into a dog’s natural instinct to follow calm, confident leadership. Those dogs tend to be more relaxed, responsive, and easier to live with because they no longer feel the need to take charge themselves.