Have you dreamed of an obedient dog, but got a little tyrant who dictates the rules in the house?
You may not even notice how innocent pranks have turned into a habit of commanding.
The first mistake is to react to barking. If a puppy barks for food or attention, and you immediately rush to do what he wants, he learns: "noise = result."
Over time, it becomes a way to control you.
The second trap is inconsistency. Today you allow sleeping on the couch, tomorrow you scold for it.
The puppy does not understand boundaries, so he begins to test them, becoming more confident in his rights.
The third mistake is ignoring socialization. If the pet does not get used to other people, animals or sounds, it will grow up anxious and aggressive.
Fear turns into attempts to control the environment, including you.
The fourth mistake is physical punishment. Hitting or jerking the leash roughly teaches the puppy only one thing: strength solves everything.
He remembers this pattern and later uses it against you, for example by snapping when you try to take his toy.
The fifth mistake is encouraging "cute" aggression. If a puppy growls during play and you laugh, he perceives this as approval.
Over time, growling becomes a way to get your way.
The sixth problem is the lack of personal space. When a puppy constantly imposes its company, and you do not teach it to remain alone, it begins to consider itself the center of the universe.
Your slightest absence causes him to panic, which develops into destructive behavior.
The seventh and main mistake is human projections. If you think that the puppy is “offended” or “taking revenge,” you begin to justify its actions. In reality, animals do not experience such emotions.
Your attempts to “appease” your pet after a conflict are seen as weakness.
Instead, you should clearly define the rules and reward only the desired behavior. Otherwise, in a year you will not get a friend, but a four-legged tyrant who dictates when you eat, sleep, and even breathe.
Author: Kurchev Anton