One of the most common things dog owners say is: “My dog knows the command… they just choose not to listen.” But most of the time, that’s not actually what’s happening. Dogs don’t experience the world in one consistent mental state. Their ability to listen, think, and respond to training depends heavily on what part of their brain is engaged at that moment. A dog calmly practicing “sit” in the living room is using a very different part of the brain than a dog who is: • barkin