Why Your Dog Won’t Listen (And How to Fix It)

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Is your dog ignoring you no matter what you try? You give a command, and they look away, wander off, or act like they’ve never heard you. In this episode of the Cornerstone Gundog Academy podcast, we dig into why your dog won’t listen—and how you can fix it starting today.

You’ll learn:

• The real reasons dogs ignore commands (it’s not always disobedience)
• 4 scientifically proven ways you can influence your dog’s behavior
• The breakthrough Cornerstone Gundog Protocol for when your dog “not interested”
• How to shift from frustration to focus with simple training adjustments

Whether you’re training a retriever, working with a stubborn puppy, or just want a calmer, more obedient companion, these principles apply to all breeds and training stages. My goal is to help you not only understand why your dog won’t listen, but also to provide you with practical, actionable steps you can implement right away.

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Sponsor Highlight (00:00:00)

2. Why Your Dog Won't Listen (00:03:06)

3. How to Influence Dog Behavior (00:05:51)

4. Understanding Reinforcement Types (00:11:37)

5. The Breakthrough Protocol (00:14:57)

6. Measuring Success and Community Support (00:22:21)

7. Closing and Call to Action (00:25:00)