Stop worrying about offending your family. Start protecting your dog. š
When guests come over, I set clear boundaries. If people don't respect them, my dog goes back to place or into the crate. No exceptions.
A lot of people struggle with thisāespecially with family. You might feel like you're being mean or unfair to your guests.
But here's the truth: Be fair to your dog FIRST.
Your dog is going to respond to chaos and overstimulation way differently than people will. Controlling the environment isn't being controllingāit's being a responsible pack leader.
Your dog is counting on you to advocate for them. Don't let them down because Aunt Karen wants to keep petting them while they're stressed.
Tag someone who needs to hear this before the holidays š
Clip taken from the dog training podcast, Pack Talk Podcast 144
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