Even if your dog is not one of the top ranked breeds, your dog could be smarter than you think.
Research shows that most dogs understand more than 150 words and can possible even count up to four or five. Your dog may even be as smart as a two or three year-old child. He can learn basic commands, know how to express himself, and he picks up on the emotions of the people around him, particularly you.
Yes, dogs are smart. That’s the good news. The bad news is that they often use that intelligence to “trick” you into giving them what they want – whether it’s an extra treat, attention, extra playtime or some tasty table scraps. Dogs learn how to get what they want from you, just like young children do with their parents. In some cases, giving in to your dog’s manipulation may not always be the best choice, so take a moment to stop and use your best judgment. You have to be the “leader of the pack” if you want to maintain respect. That’s why one of the first commands to teach your dog is so important: The Crate Command or “Go To Bed”. It creates a “save Zone for your dog and keeps you the leader when he does something wrong by sending him to a quiet location. A soft dog crate is great for this but any bed will do as well.
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