Dogs rushing around recklessly is an incorrect behavior towards people of their own status

Dogs have different personalities, and their usual behaviors also vary. Well-behaved dogs are often quieter; they usually like to quietly lie by themselves or calmly interact with their owners. On the other hand, some lively and mischievous dogs tend to be more active, and most dogs like to rush around recklessly. If there are children at home, such behavior is quite dangerous for them. Even outside, such behavior can cause a lot of inconvenience for the owner.

Dogs like to rush around recklessly because they misunderstand their own social status, and the owner's repeated behavior reinforces this misunderstanding. For example, when the leash is loosened, if the dog lets the owner chase from behind but refuses to make any concessions, there's no doubt the dog is using this method to reinforce its "authority," repeatedly making the owner "pledge allegiance" and sending the message "I am the boss, so you should follow my lead."

Control your dog well with a leash when going out

Therefore, many times, even if we try our best to consider and empathize with the dog, it still doesn't have much effect; we can't gain the dog’s respect and obedience and sometimes even make matters worse. This is because we are interpreting the dog's behavior from a "human" standpoint and mindset, but in fact, although dogs and humans are both mammals and share similar motivations, their way of thinking and behavior are still vastly different from humans. So to establish a relationship with a dog that meets our expectations, the most important thing isn't to spoil them, give them everything they want, allow them to do anything they wish, or never punish them. These won't guide things onto the right track. Many owners love their dogs too much, so they are often soft-hearted. Even putting a leash on a dog is seen as restricting its freedom, forgetting that dogs have a much deeper and firmer belief in the law of the jungle. Therefore, the rebellious behaviors dogs show when outside ultimately stem from problematic interaction patterns at home. Digging deeper, it boils down to the owner's lack of proper training and education. Simply put, we have spoiled them.

Thus, if we want to correct dogs’ mistakes like pulling on the leash or running off without a leash, the first thing we need to do is to correct their mindset. Owners need to reestablish their authority so the dog can reposition its status and role within the "pack." Obedience training is essential—it's the foundation of all training and an important "helper" in correcting bad behaviors. Also, when taking the dog out, if it behaves problematically, the owner should react immediately and tell the dog to stop, or "bear the consequences."

Raising a dog requires establishing a proper master-subordinate concept. Do not overly spoil or submit to the dog. Otherwise, once a dog develops a mistaken perception and confuses its lower status, it will think it is the owner, making future training increasingly difficult.