Why Your Dog Doesn’t Listen at Home (And What to Do About It)

You’ve told your dog “sit” a hundred times—and they do it. At class. On walks. Around strangers. But at home? Total chaos. They’re back to jumping, ignoring you, counter surfing, barking at the neighbor’s dog through the window.

If you’re wondering why your dog doesn’t listen where it matters most, you’re not alone. And there’s a good reason for it.

A bulldog calmly sits while receiving gentle training and attention from its owner.

Why Dogs “Forget” Their Training at Home

Here’s the deal: your dog isn’t trying to spite you. Dogs don’t generalize well. Just because they learned something in a quiet training session or at the park doesn’t mean they’ll automatically apply it in your living room—with all its distractions, smells, and routines.

They need reps. In context. With your voice. On your rules. Inside your environment.

Training Has to Happen Where Real Life Happens

At Integrity Canine, we don’t just train in ideal conditions. We teach dogs to listen when the Amazon guy shows up, when your kids are running around, or when your neighbor’s dog starts barking like it’s the apocalypse.

This isn’t about “obedience class” vibes. It’s about training your dog to respond to you, in your world.

If you’re tired of yelling from the kitchen while your dog ignores you in the living room, it’s time for a different approach. Book a consultation with Integrity Canine, and let’s start training for real life—not just the classroom.