You’re not done training the dog, until you can trust him at liberty.

Obedience isn’t a trick, it’s a way of life.

Be the most interesting human your dog has ever met.

Focus on moving forward, not on the size of the steps.

Dogs are most joyful, when they get to do the things that fulfill them.

I’m always testing him to see iif he’s with me.

You’re not done training the dog, until you can trust him at liberty.

I let the dog out, or I let him in,
and we talk some.
I let him know I like him,
and he lets me know he likes me.

Good dog training is undramatic.

Be the most interesting human your dog has ever met.

Your dog wakes up every morning thinking it’s going to be a great day. Don’t disappoint them.

Training for compliance is not the same as training for motivation.”

If it’s too hot for your feet, it’s too hot for Scruffy.

If you don’t need it, don’t use it.

Training is a communicatory sport.

Gentle in what you do, Firm in how you do it.

Be the most interesting human your dog has ever met.

If you want the dog to stop fighting the leash, stop using the leash to fight the dog.

Good training is a conversation, not a lecture.

Repetition builds success and consistency speeds it up.

Training for compliance is not the same as training for motivation.

As fast as you can, as slow as you need to.

Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water.

Your dog is not being a problem, your dog is having a problem.”