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Most breeds we own today were bred for a specific purpose: herding, retrieving, guarding, or hunting. Today, their only job is waiting for us to finish watching Netflix. This lack of purpose leads to boredom, which manifests as destructive behavior, excessive barking, or anxiety.

A "job" doesn't mean they need to herd sheep in your living room. A job can be eating their dinner out of a puzzle toy instead of a bowl. It can be a 10-minute training session learning a new trick. Mental fatigue is just as important as physical fatigue.

We've all been there. You step outside, and suddenly your 40lb dog turns into a sled dog pulling you down the sidewalk. Leash pulling is the number one complaint among dog owners. Pulling is self-reinforcing. When they pull and you walk forward, they learn that pulling equals forward momentum.

The Fix: Stop moving. The second there is tension on the leash, you stop and become a tree. Do not yank them back. Just wait. Eventually, your dog will turn around and look at you, wondering why you stopped. When they do, the leash goes slack. Praise them, and start walking again. It takes immense patience, but it works.