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But the key to puppy training is that it's essentially training the owner to behave in certain ways, to support the dog in being the well-behaved version of himself that he naturally wants to be. If your dog shits in the house, it isn't the dog's fault- the dog doesn't want to shit in the house- it's the owner's fault for not taking the dog out in time. If the dog is destroying stuff, it's because the owner isn't providing enough attention or activity. A dog isn't inherently destructive; he's ju
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― How to Change a Life
― How to Change a Life
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He's a sweet boy, and actually very trainable, even if he is something of a natural disaster for the moment. He's the star of his puppy kindergarten class, and can sit, lie down, roll over, and high-five. But stay and heel are hard for him because he has so much playful puppy energy. He's also gaining about ten pounds a day, and I think maybe I should have named him Clifford, because I fear he's going to be bigger than my house by the end of the month."
"Well, at least Volnay likes him."
"Whatev
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― Out to Lunch
― Out to Lunch
