When a dog doesn't listen to or follow commands, it's not typically because he is hardheaded or untrainable. The problem is often that normal dog behaviors simply don't conform to human standards of good manners, and changing behavior that comes naturally to a dog can take time and effort.
Is there such thing as an untrainable dog?
Is there such a thing as an untrainable dog? The short answer, according to animal behaviourist Dr Joanne Righetti, is no. “Most dogs are trainable. There may be some dogs with brain disorders or injuries that find it hard to learn, but this is the exception,” she explains.
How do you train an untrainable dog?
How to Train an Untrainable Dog
- Exercise Your Dog. Many dogs can't focus because they have too much excess energy. ...
- Assess Body Language. Read your dog's body language. ...
- Be Consistent. ...
- Observe Your Actions. ...
- Teach Alternative Behaviors. ...
- Utilize Time Outs. ...
- Build Training Slowly.