Not understanding your dog and how to train
Take the time to consider temperament and what works for you and your dog training wise
Not House-Training Properly
Dogs are intelligent but if they are untrained they can be a handful for even the most patient owners
Lack of Socialization
Poor socialization in the early puppy development stage can cause them to become afraid or aggressive
Misalign Signals with Actions
Positive attention for undesirable actions such as giving your dog food to stop him from barking
Punishment for Good Behaviors
Pairing unpleasant outcomes with desired behavior such as saying “come” only leaving the park
Not Enough Exercise
Dogs need exercise, without they can fall into poor health and exert pent up energy as negative behavior
Not Managing Your Dog's Enviroment
Without being able to keep your dog under control in any situation you put his safety at risk
Misinterpreting Your Dog's Behavior
Get to know your dog so that you can anticipate and interpret his behavior
Interfering Human Emotions
Emotions play a large part in the dog-human dynamic and can affect the relationship with your dog
Failure to Train Dog to Respond Reliably to Commands
Training is a long-term partnership between you and your dog, not a quick fix