Why Your Dog Doesn’t Listen Outside—And What You Can Do About It

Why Your Dog Doesn’t Listen Outside And What You Can Do About It

Ever feel like your dog has selective hearing, especially the second you step outside?

You’re not imagining it.

Many dogs seem perfectly obedient in the house but turn into unrecognizable, leash-pulling maniacs once they’re outside. Why? Because obedience in the living room doesn’t always translate to the real world.

At Bullys Behaven, we specialize in helping dogs bridge that gap.

Training indoors is step one, but if your dog can’t hold it together at the park, the pet store, or even your front yard, then the training isn’t complete.

Why Your Dog “Forgets” Their Training Outside:

Most dogs aren’t being stubborn, they’re just confused. And in many cases, the problem isn’t the dog... it’s the way the walk is being structured.

Outdoors, your dog is faced with:

• Inconsistent expectations: One day they pull, and you allow it… the next day, you correct them. But what is you want from them?

• No clear purpose: Most walks turn into “free-for-alls” where the dog leads and the human follows

• Not enough practice: Infrequent walks don’t provide the training needed for proper walks inthe future

Let’s be honest: most owners don’t give the walk structure. They let the dog sniff everything, pull in all directions, and make decisions. Then they expect obedience when it matters most, like when a dog walks by or a car backfires.

But without purpose, direction, and engagement, your dog is just out for a chaotic joyride.

Our Approach: Real-World Reliability

Our board and train program gives your dog the structure, repetition, and exposure they need to listen anywhere, not just at home. Here’s how:

• We train in real-world settings, not just inside a quiet home.

• We teach your dog to focus under pressure.

• We coach you on how to reinforce the behavior so it sticks.

We don’t just want your dog to sit. We want them to sit when a skateboarder rolls by, a dog barks next door, or your neighbor walks past with food.

Stop yelling “Come!” while your dog chases birds.

You deserve walks you can enjoy, and so does your dog.

Contact us today to learn how our training builds focus, confidence, and control that lasts no matter the setting.