Okay, so I have shared with you some of the ugly reality about dog training. It is not going to be easy and it is not always fun. But it really is worth all the time and energy you put in. It is a great feeling when you are out in public with your dogs and they receive compliments on their behavior. It is also empowering to know that you have (some) control over your dog if you find yourself in an uncontrolled environment such as a loose dog while walking or getting your dog away from "that dog" at the dog park. Some of my favorite times with my dogs are my training times, especially when teaching tricks. Sure, many are goofy. But then again, so am I and so are my dogs.
All good behavior requires a foundation of the basics. Take your time to learn them now and I promise, it will get easier and easier to train your dog to do anything. Eventually, you will be able to enjoy your training times and reap the rewards and compliments of your beautifully behaved dog. Best of all, the bond you create with your dog is not teachable or found in any book. You alone create that and what could be more rewarding?
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