My Thoughts As A Dog Trainer

Now that I have posted some information that I hope will help everyone to select the right puppy and what to feed it, I will now focus on training.

I hear so often "My dog doesn't need any training". My response is; every dog needs training. They didn't get the English version of a manual. The more you can communicate with your canine friend not only with words but with body language as well the stronger the bond will be. Back in the day it was normal to yell at the dog, put them on their back on the floor and show them who is boss. Now that humans have been more educated, and more studies have been completed, it has been found that this is not the right or the best approach to take.
Positive Re-enforcement has been proven time and time again to be the best humane way to train. We don't want to break their spirit and have them scared of us, we want them to want to please us. They need structure, guidance and a routine.
They need to be part of the pack (you being in that pack). A dog that is left out in the yard day in and day out does not get any mental stimulation. They need and deserve to do what they were bred to do. As I mentioned in the post about different breeds, if you have a working dog you need to give them a job. Be it hiding things for them to find, play hide-n-seek yourself with them or hide treats. Something to stimulate that need to find things. If it is a herding dog, give them something to herd, a large ball or something that moves around easily. I will never understand why people get dogs and leave them outside all of the time. What is the point?
If you don't want a dog in your home don't get one. It is not fair for them. If they won't behave in the house it isn't their fault, they don't know what to do, but with proper training and little work on your part all will be better off for it.
If you are going to have a dog, take the responsibility of preparing them to be part of your family. To me, it is like having a baby then realizing it poops, spits up, and all of that nasty stuff and so you put them outside so it won't mess up your house. Does the baby know any better? Of course not, they need to be taught. You work with them and nurture them until they become grown men and women.
Getting a dog is not just an object to claim as property. Be Responsible!!