The Top 5 Misbehaviors Dog Owners Ignore (and How Training Fixes Them)
We’ve all been there: your dog does something annoying, but you shrug it off. “It’s fine,” you say. “They’ll grow out of it.” Spoiler alert—they won’t. At Off Leash Georgia, we see it all the time: little quirks that owners ignore turn into big headaches. Here are the top five misbehaviors dog owners let slide—and how training can fix them for good.
1. Pulling on the Leash
It starts as a tug, then suddenly you’re skiing behind your dog. Training teaches loose-leash walking so strolls are peaceful, not a workout.
2. Jumping on Guests
Cute when they’re a puppy, awkward when they’re 80 pounds. A solid “off” command—something we drill in our programs—keeps everyone upright.
3. Selective Hearing
You call, they ignore. Sound familiar? Recall training makes “come” non-negotiable, even with squirrels in sight.
4. Counter Surfing
That sandwich didn’t vanish—your dog’s just sneaky. Training sets boundaries so your kitchen stays yours.
5. Excessive Barking
A bark here and there is normal, but nonstop? Exhausting. We teach “off” cues to tell them when it is to much.
Why These Matter
Ignoring these habits might seem harmless, but they snowball. Pulling becomes lunging, jumping becomes knocking over Grandma, and suddenly you’ve got a dog nobody enjoys. The fix? Consistency—and a little help from pros like us. DIY tricks might work for a day, but our Off Leash Georgia trainers make good behavior stick.
Tired of excusing your dog’s quirks? Let us turn bad habits into good manners—contact us now! Your dog (and your sanity) will thank you.
