Inside your living room? Angel. Outside in the hallway, park, or apartment building? Chaos. This is one of the most common frustrations in dog training. And it has nothing to do with your dog “testing you.”

One of the most common questions people ask during walks is: “Is it bad if my dog walks in front of me?” Many dog owners have heard that letting a dog walk ahead means the dog is trying to assert dominance or take control of the walk.

You see another dog approaching. Your puppy gets excited. And the other dog parent asks: “Does your puppy want to say “hi”? My dog’s super friendly!”