Many owners overindulge their dogs, showing them lots of love but inconsistent leadership. Other owners may not overindulge, but they think and communicate like a human to their dog. If speaking human to a dog worked, no one would hire a dog trainer. As a result of speaking human, most dogs do not see consistent canine leadership from their owners.
If your dog has been allowed to lead by routinely asking for or demanding what he wants, the dog will think he is the pack leader, and the leader, your dog, will object when a pack member leaves home without its protection. Imagine how a parent would feel watching their toddler race out into a busy street. If your dog thinks they are the leader of your home, when you leave your home your dog feels like that parent.
A fearful and, or nervous dog has several other concerns too. He will also worry about how he can manage to be the leader because someone must be in charge, not you, and may easily feel threatened by passersby and other noises. Most dogs are not suited for leadership roles in the first place, but a fearful dog is more likely to worry and react negatively.
A true canine leader, however, is free to come and go as he pleases because he is capable enough to assess whether leaving is safe for him and the pack, find his way back home, feed, and protect himself when away. Therefore the pack does not worry when the leader is away. It is a natural and necessary occurrence in caring for the pack, and your dog should be comfortable with it.
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