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Why Your Dog Ignores You (And It’s Not Because They’re Stubborn)

When a dog seems unwilling to listen, it’s usually because they aren’t convinced that following our direction is more rewarding than their current focus. Unlike humans, dogs don’t think in terms of obedience as a moral duty; they respond based on interest, habit, and confidence. Understanding this helps us reshape training from a power struggle into a fun game where cooperation feels way more rewarding than resistance.

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