{"id":4784,"date":"2022-09-14T03:15:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T03:15:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-09-15T12:08:45","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T12:08:45","slug":"frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Frequent_question_What_happens_if_I_dont_train_my_dog\" title=\"Frequent question: What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?\">Frequent question: What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_I_dont_train_my_dog\" title=\"What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?\">What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Is_it_okay_to_not_train_a_dog\" title=\"Is it okay to not train a dog?\">Is it okay to not train a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Is_it_necessary_to_train_your_dog\" title=\"Is it necessary to train your dog?\">Is it necessary to train your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Is_it_cruel_to_not_walk_your_dog\" title=\"Is it cruel to not walk your dog?\">Is it cruel to not walk your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#What_is_the_most_disobedient_dog_breed\" title=\"What is the most disobedient dog breed?\">What is the most disobedient dog breed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Is_it_too_late_to_train_my_dog\" title=\"Is it too late to train my dog?\">Is it too late to train my dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Can_you_say_no_to_a_dog\" title=\"Can you say no to a dog?\">Can you say no to a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_stubborn_dog\" title=\"How do you discipline a stubborn dog?\">How do you discipline a stubborn dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#How_do_you_discipline_a_strong_willed_dog\" title=\"How do you discipline a strong willed dog?\">How do you discipline a strong willed dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Do_dogs_like_being_trained\" title=\"Do dogs like being trained?\">Do dogs like being trained?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#How_old_is_the_oldest_dog\" title=\"How old is the oldest dog?\">How old is the oldest dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Do_people_train_their_dog\" title=\"Do people train their dog?\">Do people train their dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Should_I_let_my_dog_stop_and_sniff_on_walks\" title=\"Should I let my dog stop and sniff on walks?\">Should I let my dog stop and sniff on walks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#Is_it_OK_to_not_walk_your_dog_one_day\" title=\"Is it OK to not walk your dog one day?\">Is it OK to not walk your dog one day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/frequent-question-what-happens-if-i-dont-train-my-dog\/#How_often_should_dogs_be_walked\" title=\"How often should dogs be walked?\">How often should dogs be walked?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequent_question_What_happens_if_I_dont_train_my_dog\"><\/span>Frequent question: What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Some behavioral problems that can occur by not training your dog is: chewing problems. jumping up. digging.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-i-train-my-dog-to-guard-and-protect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How do I train my dog to guard and protect?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-i-don-t-train-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_dont_train_my_dog\"><\/span>What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, if dogs don\u2019t sense leadership from owners, their instinct compels them to try to take charge, which can lead to behavior issues such as barking, pulling on the leash, jumping or even worse behaviors. And in no way should training a dog inhibit his playfulness or spontaneity.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UxIkJvptdwM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-okay-to-not-train-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_not_train_a_dog\"><\/span>Is it okay to not train a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not Training Enough<\/p>\n<p>Training is not something you do one time and you\u2019re done. You will get the best results if you train your dog regularly, even once he has mastered and action or cue.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-necessary-to-train-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_necessary_to_train_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it necessary to train your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Training benefits both dog and owner.\u00a0 Working regularly with your dog helps you to understand her needs better, making you an even better owner as well. It can also be a great source of exercise and open up new possibilities for you\u2014the better behaved your dog is, the easier it is to take her along wherever you go.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UxIkJvptdwM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-cruel-to-not-walk-your-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_cruel_to_not_walk_your_dog\"><\/span>Is it cruel to not walk your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Walking your dog is essential for their health, but not doing it doesn\u2019t make you cruel. You might never do dog walks but instead, spend time together and perform other exercises.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-most-disobedient-dog-breed\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_disobedient_dog_breed\"><\/span>What is the most disobedient dog breed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The 10 Least Obedient Dog Breeds<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>#2 \u2013 Chow Chow. Chow Chows are said to have very cat-like personalities.<\/li>\n<li>#3 \u2013 Basenji. Like the Chow Chow, the Basenji has a very cat-like personality.<\/li>\n<li>#4 \u2013 Bulldog.<\/li>\n<li>#5 \u2013 Bloodhound.<\/li>\n<li>#6 \u2013 Pekingese.<\/li>\n<li>#7 \u2013 Dachshund.<\/li>\n<li>#9 \u2013 Borzoi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-too-late-to-train-my-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_too_late_to_train_my_dog\"><\/span>Is it too late to train my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although some adult dogs might learn more slowly, it\u2019s never too late to teach an older dog to listen and obey. Whether you\u2019re retraining a dog that needs to unlearn some undesirable habits, or you\u2019re training an older dog for the first time, it\u2019s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-say-no-to-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_say_no_to_a_dog\"><\/span>Can you say no to a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There is nothing wrong with using the word \u201cno\u201d properly when training your dog. \u201cNo\u201d should be said calmly and should mean, \u201cThat is not a behavior that I want.\u201d \u201cNo\u201d can also be a \u201cno reward marker.\u201d It can just mean that the dog will not get a reward for that behavior.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.drjensdogblog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/shutterstock_640432933.jpg?resize=1000%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Can I Pet Your Dog?\u201d Why It's Always Okay To Say No \u2013 Dr. Jen's Dog Blog\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ShXoLoKDgiM\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-stubborn-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_stubborn_dog\"><\/span>How do you discipline a stubborn dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Disciplinary methods that are considered to be positive and beneficial are:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Time-outs.<\/li>\n<li>Using your voice to put a stop to unwanted behavior, rather than hitting your dog.<\/li>\n<li>Taking their toys away.<\/li>\n<li>Avoiding giving your dog attention when they misbehave.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-discipline-a-strong-willed-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_discipline_a_strong_willed_dog\"><\/span>How do you discipline a strong willed dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following framework for teaching your dog anything is simple:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Step 1: Manipulate Your Dog to Do What You Want.<\/li>\n<li>Step 2: At the Exact Moment She Succeeds, Praise and Treat Her.<\/li>\n<li>Step 3: When You\u2019re Sure Your Dog Will Repeat the Action, Cue It.<\/li>\n<li>Step 4: Start Adding Distractions to Reinforce the Behavior in All Situations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-like-being-trained\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_like_being_trained\"><\/span>Do dogs like being trained?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do dogs enjoy being trained? The answer is yes; dogs do enjoy being trained, but depends on the training system and the way the dog gets trained. The dog needs to enjoy the training time and have a good time. If the training time is fun it becomes more enjoyable therefore the dog learns better and faster.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-old-is-the-oldest-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_old_is_the_oldest_dog\"><\/span>How old is the oldest dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Longest living dogs verified by age<\/p>\n<table border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr class=\"ztXv9\">\n<th style=\"padding-left: 0;\">Rank<\/th>\n<th>Name<\/th>\n<th>Age<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">1<\/td>\n<td>Bluey<\/td>\n<td>29 years, 160 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">2<\/td>\n<td>Butch<\/td>\n<td>\u226528 years, 0 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">3<\/td>\n<td>Taffy<\/td>\n<td>27 years, 211 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding-left: 0;\">4<\/td>\n<td>Snookie<\/td>\n<td>\u226527 years, 284 days<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rll-youtube-player\" data-id=\"HEstjYEIU9Y\" data-query=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HEstjYEIU9Y\"><\/div>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HEstjYEIU9Y\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"do-people-train-their-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_train_their_dog\"><\/span>Do people train their dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People don\u2019t train their dogs because they like the element of fear and danger that a dog acting aggressively provides. People don\u2019t train their dogs because it\u2019s assumed that all training must occur out-of-doors and the temperature doesn\u2019t agree with their idea of \u201ccomfort\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/239Daji80tg\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-let-my-dog-stop-and-sniff-on-walks\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_let_my_dog_stop_and_sniff_on_walks\"><\/span>Should I let my dog stop and sniff on walks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This outdoor exercise is good for their health and helps them to work off excess energy. It also gives them an opportunity to engage in their natural instincts, including sniffing the world around them\u2014and this is why we should let them stop and smell along the way. \u201cDogs were born to sniff!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-it-ok-to-not-walk-your-dog-one-day\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_OK_to_not_walk_your_dog_one_day\"><\/span>Is it OK to not walk your dog one day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A rest day is free from any walks \u2013 no interaction with the outside world at all. It allows our dogs to relax and have calm experiences for a day. This, in turn, means no further cortisol is being produced, as well as allowing the already existent levels to deplete.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-often-should-dogs-be-walked\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_dogs_be_walked\"><\/span>How often should dogs be walked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a general rule, you should walk your dog 3 \u2013 4 times per day for at least 15 minutes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Frequent question: What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?What happens if I don\u2019t train my dog?Is it okay to not train a dog?Is it necessary to train your dog?Is it cruel to not walk your dog?What is the most disobedient dog breed?Is it too late to train my dog?Can you say&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":194791,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/What-happens-if-I-dont-train-my-dog.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4784"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4784"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4784\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":194790,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4784\/revisions\/194790"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/194791"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4784"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4784"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4784"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}