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I'm the proud and loving owner of a cheeky and amazing Tibetan Terrier
Hi! I'm Jo, and that's me and my boy Leo in the picture on the right.
I wanted my own dog since I was 7 years old, after reading an Enid Blyton book called 'Shadow the Sheepdog'!
Fast forward quite a few decades and I was finally in a good position to have my dream as I now worked from home so could be there for my dog as much as possible.
I know the joys and challenges that come with owning a dog!
I must admit it was quite a shock to my system when I no longer only had myself and my career to think about! This gorgeous little bundle of fur and unconditional love turned my life upside down, and in hindsight thank goodness he did! Life before him was boring, over-organised and pretty selfish really.
However it wasn't always easy having a dog for the first time and that's why I created this site as I wish I had known the training techniques Dan uses (see my home page for details) as it would have made life a lot easier.
I did read several popular books on dog training but to be honest I wasn't entirely tuned in to all their methods.
I didn't go to classes because I don't really feel comfortable in a class situation (reminds me of school!) and I did worry that in a room full of dogs, things could go wrong (they sometimes do, I have this on good authority from dog owners I have met who shared their experiences...
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My dog trained me brilliantly
So, as I didn't know what I was doing with training my dog, and because he is a highly intelligent little fellow, he trained me (which, by the way, is not a good idea as it is not in their or your best interests in the long run!)
We did get as far as him sitting on command, and waiting too.
Fetching a ball was a hit and miss affair. He trained me early on to throw it, after which he would go running to get it, full of enthusiasm - and then he would stand there refusing to bring it back as he clearly saw that as a waste of his time and energy. Hmm. Then we would have a lovely tug of war while I tried to get the ball off him.
I read that learning to recall your dog is very important. So, we practised that. And he would, if it suited him, come when called or when I used a whistle. In fact if there were no distractions he was brilliant at this and he would get an edible reward after.
However when we were, say, on a beach on a winter's day and there was a dog in the far, far distance, or a person he wanted to welcome to his beach, he would go racing off to them and then go conveniently deaf when called... and sometimes would even go walking off with them.
So I would be running across soft sand (not easy) to catch up to him and make sure I didn't lose my beloved pup.
Stressful! Especially if I was limited for time and had a client to call soon after. And you can bet it was usually on those days that he would go awol...
So, from my experience, it's better for your stress levels and for your dogs safety and well being, if you don't let them train you!