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People experience the world first with their eyes, ears, and nose. For a dog it's a little bit different. He uses his nose first, then his eyes, and then his ears. Most people use talk to communicate with a dog first, some even with this silly baby talk voice. To the dog this makes no sense and might scare or confuse him.
If you meet a dog you have never seen before, allow him to sniff you first before you say or even look at him. The majority of dog owners claim that their dog does this and that because of his breed. This is as incorrect as saying that all French are great lovers or everybody in
However, specific dog breeds have been known to display certain characteristics, but all dogs share the same abilities. So it would be wise to choose a dog with an energy level that suits your lifestyle and not go by breed.
Dogs need and even want to be told what to do. Sounds crazy? That's because you are humanizing the dog again and reflect your own emotions that you would feel in his place, onto him. This is where most dog owners go wrong and confuse the dog. The dog needs a stable and stern leader or they will develop insecurity, which is the root of all behavior problems. Walking your dog every day in the correct way is a good start!
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