When I'm training a dog, I develop a relationship with that dog. He's my buddy, and I want to make training fun.
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Training a dog, to me, is on a par with learning to dance with my wife or teaching my son to ski. These are fun things we do together. If anyone even talks about dominating the dog or hurting him or fighting him or punishing him, don't go there.
People say I train dogs, but in many ways I train people.
You don't train a dog in a training hall, jerking his neck or even giving him food treats. You train him using life rewards.
All training is negotiation, whether you're training dogs or spouses.
The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.
I have a Lab, it's fun to hang out and hike with the dog, people come up to him, and pet him, it's fun.
After you work out, you have your dog with you. There's no better companion. You've got to have a friend. I didn't like opponents who had dogs with them. Because you know they had a little edge. They have a friend.
Training a puppy is like raising a child. Every single interaction is a training opportunity.
Dogs like to learn stuff, if not from another dog, then people are OK... They love activity, playing, interesting walks, and just belonging, being together.
My dog was with me all the time. I talked to my dog. She was my best buddy. I shared all my secrets with her, but I don't think I every really tried jokes out with the dog.