08/01/2024
Personally, my dogs are not constantly in an obedience command.
I will use their obedience commands for times I need them to stay out of the way, respect peoples’ space, or if I’m dealing with a group of dogs & need more control.
CAVEAT: the first 2 years of my dogs’ lives, they spent a ton of time living in structure and on their “place” command. I used place as a tool to show my dogs what behavior I want from them when we’re just doing nothing in the house.
Because I was consistent with my expectations at a young age, I don’t have to put them on place anymore because they just default to laying down in the house. They don’t get into things. They don’t jump on the couch.
They are now 4-5 years old though… they never had unsupervised freedom the first 2-3 years of their life!! I didn’t want them successful in any “bad dog” choices so now, they don’t even think to do them!
It’s never too late to add structure into your dog’s life and teach them better choices that make your life easier and less stressful!
I’d love to help you!! Shoot me a DM!
