3. Why
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Dogs don’t question their actions or the world around them in the same way humans do. Asking them, “Why did you chew my shoe?” won’t lead to any understanding—they don’t think in terms of cause and effect the way we do. Instead, they react to their environment instinctively and through learned behaviors.
This is why it’s important to focus on redirecting undesirable behavior in the moment, rather than trying to explain or punish them for past actions. Reinforcing positive behaviors as soon as they occur helps dogs understand what’s expected of them.