USA Dog Behavior Podcast
USA Dog Behavior Podcast
Scott Sheaffer, CBCC-KA, CDBC, CPDT-KA
5 Things Dog Owners Do That Drive Me Crazy, Part 1 of 2
24 minutes Posted Aug 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm.
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Dog owners usually mean well, but some common habits can confuse dogs, increase stress, and make behavior problems worse. In Part 1 of this two-part series, certified canine behavior consultant and aggression specialist Scott Sheaffer tackles five practices that drive him crazy: nonstop commands, outdated alpha thinking, shock and prong collars, blindly following a trainer's instructions, and taking serious behavior advice from people who aren't qualified to give it. Scott explains what dogs ...