Rule Number Two of the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules always surprises dog owners who are new to the concept. If viewed through the lens of human psychology, Rule Number Two can make any dog owner go “But oh, isn’t that going to hurt my dog’s feelings?”
After all, Rule Number Two is about delaying acknowledgement after a moment of separation from your dog.
As a trainer who has seen the Five Golden Rules successfully adopted by over 88,000 dog owners, I’m here to tell you that in the eyes of your dog, observing Rule Number Two is ESSENTIAL in gaining their respect and love.
And no, it will not hurt their feelings ? The reason they’re demanding attention everytime you reconnect has nothing to do with showing love.
In this blog, I’m going to share what’s behind Rule Number Two and why it’s a crucial foundation for your dog training and dog care journey.
Key Takeaways:
In the eyes of your dog, observing Rule Number Two is important in gaining their respect and love.
Even though our dogs have now become domesticated, they are still trying to test our leadership after every separation. It’s hard-wired into their genes.
Not giving attention immediately after separation can be a powerful way of shifting leadership from your dog to you.

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Table of Contents:
Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules and Rule Number 1 Recap
Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: What Rule Number Two Is Not
Rule Number 2 of the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: Delaying Acknowledgement After Separation
The Story of a Dog Who Behaved Better After Getting Delayed Acknowledgement
How Rule Number Two of the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Help You Win Your Dog’s Love and Respect










 










Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules and Rule Number One Recap
First of all, let’s talk about the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules before we jump to Rule Number 2.
As a recap, the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules serve as the foundation for both managing dog behavior and nurturing a strong, affectionate bond between you and your dog.
I made these POWERFUL rules as the backbone of my highly effective Dog Calming Code™ training program.
What makes the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules different from other training methods?
Unlike the regular training route where the solution is usually to go for a quick fix for certain issues, the Five Golden Rules use dog psychology to uncover the root causes of the most common dog behavior problems.
These Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules tap into your dog's natural instincts by helping you THINK LIKE YOUR DOG!
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Remember: You can’t use human psychology, or child psychology, or a general approach to animal psychology. Dogs have a very unique way of seeing things; and this is where the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules come into play.
The Five Golden Rules is different from ANY dog training strategy because it doesn’t just address behavior problems — it actually flips who is in charge in the relationship with your dog.
By showing leadership to your dog—in a way they understand—your dog immediately begins looking to you for direction and starts to follow your lead.
Once your dog starts listening and respecting you, you will start to see the effect of this shift! You will be surprised that this approach challenges traditional dog training by eliminating the need for constant food incentives, shouting or shock collars, or an overwhelming array of tricks. BUT IT’S STILL SO MUCH MORE EFFECTIVE.
The Dog Calming Code and the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules promotes genuine understanding and connection — a strong foundation for a successful dog training journey!
Rule Number 1: Controlling the Food Recap
As discussed in the previous blog, the Doggy Dan Golden Rule Number One is all about controlling the food.
It’s important to note that the first rule does not simply talk about “feeding your dog” or “giving treats” but actually “controlling the food.”
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