[john70t]

A couple random training things:
-Humans always enter through doors first as The Alpha Pack Leader Decider.
Dogs do not rush doors but wait until it's okay.
It's a canine group psychology thing. But will save you a lot of angst later on trying to swim upstream. Every single day.

-When you leave, don't say goodbye or hype them up.
Just walk out the door like it's nothing.
They will remain comfortable in that same state of mind for the next 8 hours.
Dogs with separation anxiety will claw through walls and doors trying to get back to their owner.

-Leaving a stinky sock or shirt in the cage will keep your smell (you) with them for the rest of the day. Like you are still there.
Essential for when boarding a dog.

-Dogs are supposed to walk behind humans. Alpha Pack Leader goes first.
I personally ignore this because um Beagle brain.
They will wear themselves out sniffing everything, over running for miles, which the human boss will usually lose, and then human lose pack leader status.

-The pack needs a strong set of consistent rules.
If the pack doesn't have that, a beta dog is required to step up and fill that role.
And it doesn't want or know how to.
An insecure dog is nervous aggressive and more apt to bite.

-Don't ever let them continuously pull on the leash. Give a quick sharp jerk but only when needed.
With bigger dogs the 'finger clamping' style will actually prevent neck damage.

-Walk them around the perimeter about 50ft back and severely yank them from going further.
These are the boundaries of their established turf and the safe place for them to play.
Human and dog both establish and agree on it.
Actually the Human decides it. Actually collective Humans do. So the dog remains safe.

-Don't ever use your dog's name to correct or scold them.
A loud "HEY" works best.
Whistles. Shock collars. Whatever. They don't connect that to your bond together.
But never use their good boy name.

-When you feed him, walk him immediately.
That is natural.
Always fresh water every day. They are cold water snobs..