77 | Stubborn, Fearful, or Just Misunderstood? How to Truly See Your Dog

Beyond Obedience | Dog Training, Dog Body Language, Anxious Dogs, Scared Dogs, Reactive Dogs · Feb 24, 2025 · 23m

Hey Dog Lover,

We love putting labels on things—especially our dogs. She’s dominant. He’s stubborn. She’s independent. He’s needy. But here’s the thing: those labels don’t tell the whole story. They carry all of our preconceived ideas about what our dog is rather than allowing us to see their behaviour for what it truly is—just information.

Behaviour isn’t a fixed personality trait; it’s a response to the environment, experiences, and emotions. It’s how your dog communicates what’s going on inside.

Is your dog really “stubborn,” or do they just not understand what’s being asked?

Are they…