There are two major influences that shape your dog’s behavior…natural influences and human influences. Let’s discuss each one.

Natural influences are animal, species and breed.

Animal: Your dog is an animal, part of the animal kingdom.

Species: The species is dog, which came from the wolf.

Breed: Your dog has a breed. Each breed was bred for a purpose.

These are the natural influences that shape your dog’s behavior.

Human influences are name, environment and training.

Name: what do you call your dog?

Environment: the environment your dog lives in.

Training: what have you trained your dog to do?

A balanced dog is one where the natural and human influences are in balance with each other.

Want to learn more? Contact your local certified Always Faithful Dog Trainer today and find your balance.