Who needs training?

Listen up, dog lovers.

Dogs are like children. They are born with an inherent temperament. They are individuals. The new dog you just got is NOT likely to be exactly the same as the dog you had previously. Like children, dogs are inquisitive. They like to hang with the pack (ie you and your family). They want to do good, but need some help. Like kids.

Dogs need training. Attention. Exercise. Love. Did I mention training?

Lately we've seen a run of unruly dogs. Listen up, folks. These are not bad dogs. They are young adults. Most have not yet been neutered. Some have. These guys have no manners. They don't know how to behave. They are fearful. They are looking to you, the pack leader, for guidance. A feeble "Sit!" from you is not going to cut it.

So when we recommend a dog trainer, obedience classes, or a behaviorist, it is not an attack on you, personally. But here's your clue = your dog is on track to becoming the black sheep of the family. And it's NOT THE DOG'S FAULT.

Train your dog. You don't need to want to show or compete. But you do need to learn how to speak dog. And your dog will thank you for it.