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A well-built dog can do anything - Pat
Hastings on structure
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A well-conditioned and well-built
performance dog makes the best toy! - me
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A tired dog is a well-behaved dog, a
well-conditioned dog is a healthy dog. - me on wellness
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Force leads to resistances. - me on
training methods
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What's my motivation? - me on
dissecting behavior
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Humans are Boring! - me on why dogs
don't pay attention
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All Dogs are different. You can
use different methods for different dogs and for different activities. - me
on training methods
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There's nothing more sacred than the
relationship you have with your dog. - me on relationships
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Dogs pick up on our emotions much
better than we think. - me on why humans have communication problems
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Dogs in general have better senses
than we do and communicate better through body language. - me on human's
poor communication skills
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Dogs do not really know the difference
between "right" and "wrong." - me on opportunistic hedonistic creature
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If you or the dog aren't having fun,
quit it. Try something else, Take a break, Use a different method. - me on
monotony
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If it will damage the relationship
with your dog, don't do it. - me on relationships
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If it isn't working, try something
else. - me on the Concord fallacy
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Dogs aren't robots. They are
prone to boredom, have their own agenda, aren't perfect, and don't speak
English. - me on why dogs "misbehave"
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Don't forget WHY you have dogs. - me
on attitudes
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When you lose perspective, it will
change your attitude. Your dog will pick up on it. - me on
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Do be open to new ideas, regardless of
the source. Don't stop learning. - me on learning
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Do set high expectations. - me on
goals
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Food is nutrition. Food is not a
filler. - me on nutrition
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Dogs should be
"not hungry," they should not be "full." - except for holidays and
birthdays. - me on obesity
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A fat dog is an
unhealthy dog. - me on health
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Training should
be about the trainer, not about the treats. - me on training
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Would you eat
something that was shelf stable for 3 years? - me on low quality kibble
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Breeding should be like make up.
Accentuate the good qualities. - me on breeding
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Quality over quantity. - me on
everything
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Happy Training, Happy Living - m
on dog training.