Why Your Dog Doesn’t Listen to You

(Cesar Millan Explains)

Have you ever asked your dog to sit… and he just stares at you?
Or worse—he completely ignores you?

Most dog owners think the problem is stubbornness.
Cesar Millan says something very different:

“Your dog is not ignoring you. He doesn’t trust your energy.”

Let’s break this down in a simple way.

1. Dogs Don’t Follow Words — They Follow Energy

According to Cesar Millan, dogs understand energy first, not language.

You may say “Sit” perfectly,
but if your body is tense, nervous, angry, or unsure, your dog feels it instantly.

Dogs are masters at reading:

  • posture
  • breathing
  • tone
  • confidence

👉 If your energy is unstable, your message becomes unclear.

2. Talking Too Much Confuses Your Dog

Many owners repeat commands like this:

“Sit… sit… SIT… why won’t you sit?”

From a dog’s perspective, this sounds like noise, not leadership.

Cesar Millan explains:

  • One command
  • Calm tone
  • Clear body language

When you repeat commands, you teach your dog not to listen the first time.

3. Lack of Leadership Is the Real Problem

Dogs are pack animals.
They naturally look for a calm and confident leader.

If you:

  • hesitate
  • get emotional
  • give mixed signals
  • feel guilty when correcting behavior

Your dog steps into the leadership role—or becomes confused.

And a confused dog doesn’t listen.

4. Exercise Comes Before Obedience

One of Cesar Millan’s golden rules:

“No exercise, no discipline, no affection.”

A dog with too much unused energy:

  • pulls on the leash
  • ignores commands
  • destroys furniture
  • becomes reactive

Before training, your dog needs:

  • long walks
  • structured movement
  • mental stimulation

A tired dog is a listening dog.

5. Inconsistency Destroys Respect

💬 Question for you:
Do you think dogs listen more to energy or to words?
Comment below 👇 and share your experience.

If today you allow something,
and tomorrow you punish it,
your dog doesn’t understand rules.

Dogs need:

  • clear boundaries
  • consistency from all family members
  • calm corrections, not emotional reactions

Respect grows from clarity—not fear.

6. You Reward Bad Behavior Without Knowing It

Many owners accidentally reward ignoring behavior by:

  • repeating commands
  • chasing the dog
  • offering treats too early
  • giving attention when the dog misbehaves

Cesar Millan teaches that attention is a reward.
Even negative attention.

7. Your Dog Is Not Disobedient — He’s Unclear

Most dogs don’t “disobey”.
They simply don’t understand what you want from them.

When you change:

  • your energy
  • your timing
  • your consistency

Your dog changes naturally.

Final Thought from Cesar Millan’s Philosophy

“Work on yourself first. The dog will follow.”

Training your dog starts with training your mindset.

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