What to do if my dog doesn't respond to commands?

[GooseWashington]

I’ve been having a bit of trouble with my dog recently. I’ve had him for almost a year now, and he’s really sweet, but he just doesn’t respond to commands like he used to. I’ve tried calling him for walks, asking him to sit, or even telling him to stop chewing on my shoes, but it feels like he’s ignoring me. I’ve read somewhere that maybe it’s because I’m not being consistent enough with his training, but I’m not sure. He used to listen so well when I first got him, so I don’t understand what’s changed. I’m really hoping someone here can help me figure out why this is happening and what I can do to fix it. Has anyone else experienced something like this with their dog?

[BillShiphr]

Hey! I totally get what you mean, my dog went through a similar phase too. I think sometimes they just get distracted or maybe bored with the same old commands. What worked for me was mixing up the training a little. For example, I started rewarding him with his favorite treats when he responded right away, and also made sure I was using a lot of positive reinforcement. Consistency is important, but so is keeping things interesting for the dog. Sometimes we forget that dogs need variety in their training. I also found this helpful guide on dog training that talks about these things in more detail: https://paw-champ.com/. I think it might be worth checking out, as it offers some good tips for when your dog seems to stop responding. Keep it up, I’m sure your dog will get back on track with some patience!

[HardissonHard]

It’s interesting to read about the different reasons dogs might stop listening to commands. I think sometimes it’s just a phase, and they need a little time or a change in routine to get back on track. My dog did the same thing when we moved to a new house, and it took some time for him to adjust. In the end, a bit of patience and trying out new training methods helped a lot. It’s also possible that your dog is just trying to see how far they can push you!