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

Be the most interesting human your dog has ever met.

Good dog training is undramatic.

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

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

Repetition builds success and consistency speeds it up.

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

Be the most interesting human your dog has ever met.

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

Good training is a conversation, not a lecture.

If you don’t need it, don’t use it.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be the most interesting human your dog has ever met.

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

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

Training is a communicatory sport.

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