As an owner, I had the privilege of creating a unique and special relationship with my dogs. But not everything was easy: what to do if the dog just wants to pee at home, and refuses to do his business outside? What am I doing wrong if the dog only chews on the legs of tables and chairs? Why is it that when I call my dog, he doesn’t come, and he still runs away from me if I approach? What can I do to stop him from barking at other dogs, or walking next to me, when he is on a leash?
These were questions that arose over time and as my dogs grew, and I felt safer and more confident when I had support and guidance from canine education professionals. And do you know why? Because I was the one who was wrong.
I learned that I could have done much more when my dog was a puppy to prevent future behavior; I understood what a dog is, and how to respect him and his needs; I discovered how important it is to play and work every day, and the impact of this care on my learning and my relationship with my dogs.