Does this sound familiar? You call your dog, and they look at you like you’re speaking another language. You give a command, and they ignore you completely—or worse, do the exact opposite. You repeat yourself, louder this time, and maybe even wave a treat around, but… nothing.

Frustrating, right? It feels like your dog is ignoring you on purpose, and the more you try, the worse it gets. You’re left wondering if they’ll ever listen—or if you’re just not cut out for this.

Here’s the truth: it’s not your fault. And it’s not that your dog doesn’t love you or wants to test you. There’s a deeper reason they’re not listening, and once you understand it, everything changes.

The Myth About “Stubborn” Dogs

It’s easy to label a dog as “stubborn” when they don’t listen, but let’s flip the script for a moment. Imagine being dropped into a meeting at work where you don’t...