Food training for dogs is Rule #1 of my Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules, because of this simple truth: when dogs have food, they feel like they’re the richest animal in the world.
It’s not their toys, not their new clothes, or their cozy bed that makes them feel great.
It’s food. For dogs, it’s all about the food.
In fact it’s not just about the food, it’s about CONTROLLING the food.
Because FOOD is the most important thing for your dog, it is also THE MOST POWERFUL TRAINING TOOL. It’s dog psychology 101…
Food has a DIRECT INFLUENCE on your dog’s behavior and we have to get this bit right before our dogs will start listening and obeying us.
As dog owners we may think that as long as we’re buying the food and doing all the feeding, and even using treats for positive reinforcement training, then we’re all good….we must be the ones in control, right?
Wrong. I can virtually guarantee you that right now, your dog thinks THEY control the food in your home…
If you are letting your dog eat from the bowl whenever they want, letting them chew on bones whenever they want, and if they eat before you do… then THEY are actually in control. And whoever’s in control, is in charge. Which is a bad thing, as I explain below.
HOWEVER when done right, food training (or controlling the food) can completely transform your dog and improve their behavior almost overnight. Golden Rule Number One shows you how to convince your dog that YOU CONTROL the food.
Key Takeaways:
Food has a direct influence on your dog’s behavior and we have to get this bit right before our dog’s will start listening and obeying us.
When you put the Five Golden Rules in place, your dog will start to acknowledge you as the Alpha, and they can start to relax.
Dogs collect, hide and bury food to keep their control of the food. If they know where even one bone is hidden, they will still think they have the control.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DOGGY DAN FIVE GOLDEN RULES WITH THE DOG CALMING CODE™️
Table of Contents:
But First, What Are the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules?
Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: Rule Number One — Controlling the Food — in a Nutshell
Rule Number One Sounds Hard, Doggy Dan! But Does Rule Number One Of The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Work?
Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules: The Role of Food in Dog Psychology
Common Myths About Food in Dog Training
How the Dog Calming Code and The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Help You Tap Into the Power of Food










 










But First, What Are the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules?
The Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules are the cornerstone of my training approach. They serve as the bedrock for not only controlling dog behavior—but more importantly—building that solid, loving relationship between you and your dog. The Five Golden Rules are the principles behind my most successful training program, the Dog Calming Code™.
(Watch the full video below for my introduction to the Doggy Dan Golden Rule #1)

 

What makes this dog training approach so successful is that it’s not just based on symptom-solving techniques.
Yes, it will solve almost every dog behavioral issue, like excessive barking, aggression, jumping up, running away, pulling on the leash and many more, but the way it works compared to traditional dog training is VERY DIFFERENT…
How the Doggy Dan Five Golden Rules Increase Dog Training Success
It identifies the root cause of the behavioral problems—instead of just administering bandaid solutions. It taps into your dog's NATURAL INSTINCTS and helps you THINK LIKE A DOG to discover and solve what’s really going on.
The 5 Golden Rules is a revolutionary way of training dogs that defies the traditional methods so many dog owners have tried and failed with. Because it’s based on dog psychology, the method I teach doesn’t require constant food-bribery, or learning hundreds of games or tricks.
There’s also no shouting or smacking, and NO SHOCK COLLARS or other torture devices. And the beauty of it is, it won’t take up any more of your time—it just shows y