The fact is that dogs are dogs and will do dog things - chewing, barking, chasing, biting, and eliminating wherever they will, unless guided into the 'rules' and recognized acceptable behavior of the humans they now live with. As parents we spend considerable time ensuring that our children not only receive the best education possible but also are brought up in a way that will make them good citizens and liked by people they meet. Their behavior often reflects our way of life. We also owe this responsibility to our dogs. We can lose and gain respect from our friends and others because of our dogs.
Life can be hell because of our dogs.
Or it can be wonderful through their well-behaved good manners and companionship. It is no shame to admit that we are not all able to train a dog, yet most owners believe at first it is easy. Some owners have a natural talent, some dogs are naturals, but in the majority of cases we all need help. So where do we look to for help. As a profession there are few requirements to setting up in the dog training business - a name board and a business card.