Petco Text Logo
Petco Pet Logo

My dog won't listen during training or walks. How can I make him obey?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Labrador Retriever | Male | 4 years old

My dog won’t listen when I train him or when I go for a walk with him. I already tried the name-clicker method but he still won’t listen what should I do?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Image profile

Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 5th, 2020

It really depends. If you haven't had any success on your own, a basic obedience class with you and Chestnut is a good idea. There, you can both work on the basics together under the supervision of a professional who can help guide you on techniques and get the two of you speaking the same language. Working with treat motivation, and working on the basics such as "look as me", "sit", "down", etc can help you get started with better listening as well.

Vote icon

1Pet Parents found this answer helpful

image
Have A Vet Question?

Book an appointment with the pros – our expert vets are here to help.

Sponsored