At times it can be difficult to understand why dogs do some of the things they do. We must keep in mind that they are not humans and they all come with instincts and habits that are contrary to peacefully cohabiting with us. However, with patience, the right strategy, and persistence, any dog's behaviors can be modified to a more acceptable level if not removed completely. So How Do We Do It? It requires that we clearly show the dog what behavior we want to happen. All dog behavior training relies on one principle, that through repetitive reinforcement, we can trick a dog's brain into wanting to do the preferred behavior over its instinctive one.