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In October I wrote about using dog psychology around the house and kennel. This month I want to talk about using dog psychology in the field. Dog psychology is relating to dogs the way they relate to each other. In the West method, you use a pinch-collar and check-cord and the stand command to earn your dog’s respect and establish yourself as leader. This training is not obedience; it is dog psychology. Once your dog respects you, you become dominant. You become the leader. Your dog becomes the follower, and because he is in a submissive state, he is ready to learn. His mind is open and he is willing to take direction from you.

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