"Many people I've spoken to say they can train their own dogs, and sometimes they can. But I've also had many a desperate call from a potential client in dire need for help because their dog didn't get adequate training and they are now toying with the idea of putting their dog to sleep!" says Barbara Kraemer of Train Dog Now.

"My dog is out of control, he jumps on the kids and on my friends at the door, and we have a new baby in the house, and I just can't afford to have him jumping on the baby!" Or...

"I don't know why my dog bites me all the time. I give her whatever she wants and she still bites me!"

These are common conversations that we have with various people. It's very sad for us to see a dog "put down" because they have ended up as biters, or bully's, or uncontrollable, when training at some point in their lives could have helped.

Remember: Training is good for both you and your dog. When you feel like you have a dog that behaves, your life is so much less stressful. Imagine coming home with your dog sitting at the door, waiting for you to pet him, he follows you into the living room, and lays down at your feet. He doesn't beg for food, or jump up at the table. He doesn't rush to greet other dogs or people on your walks, or bark at them. He waits for you to give him permission. He comes to you when you call, with a smile on his face. When you ask your dog to leave something alone, he backs away from it. And you can ask him to go into his crate, or go lie down in another room, without even a whimper. That would be so nice. So Train your Dog Now!