Your dog is not trying to take control of your household. They are trying to understand what works.
In this final episode of Dog Training 101: From Chaos to Companion, Michele Forto unpacks one of the most persistent and damaging ideas in dog training: dominance theory. While it offers a simple explanation for complex behavior, it often leads to frustration, confusion, and broken communication between dogs and their owners.
This episode reframes behavior through the lens of clarity, reinforcement, consistency, environment, and emotional state. You will learn why outdated training beliefs hold people back and how a modern, structured approach creates better results and stronger relationships.
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