Some
people say they can train their own dogs, and sometimes they
can. But we've also had many desperate calls from potential clients
in dire need of help because their dog didn't receive adequate
training and they are now thinking about putting their dog to sleep!
"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. Your dog wants to understand the
rules, and wants to please you. With training, you can begin to
communicate with your dog. Also, when you have a dog that behaves,
your life is much less stressful. Imagine coming home, with your dog
sitting at the door, waiting quietly. He follows you into the living
room and lies 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 to
greet others. He runs to you when you call him, with a smile on his
face. When you ask your dog to leave something alone, he backs away
from it. You can ask him to go into his crate, or go lie down in
another room, and he does so without even a whimper. That would be
so nice, wouldn't it? This is what we want for you. So Train your
Dog Now!