Why We Call My Father-in-Law’s Fancy Steaks “The Poodle Special”

This is one of my favorite real-life reminders that dogs are always learning from what works—not what we wish they understood.

If you want a well-behaved dog, don’t just focus on teaching commands. Start by asking:

“What is my dog being set up to do right now?”

Because sometimes, the difference between a “good dog”and a “bad dog”  is just where you put the steak.