Why Daily Grooming Shows Dominance

Grooming your dog everyday not only keeps him clean, but also shows him that you have authority over him and you’re in command.

The act of picking up your dog and grooming him is a dominant gesture, which shows the dog you are the pack leader – you’re the one who’s in control, not him.

When you first start your daily grooming sessions, you can use tasty snacks as rewards. This will distract him enough to let you groom him completely.

Eventually you can progress to giving him verbal and physical praise on its own, without needing to give him the added incentive of a food reward.

Daily grooming is an essential activity when it comes to training your dog.