Taking care of the dog is usually a labor of love, but it can sometimes feel like a chore. And experience has probably shown you that the rewards are greater than the sacrifices. Or your dog is low on your priority list because there is too much else to do or too much else you would rather do. Children can learn many excellent lessons by having chores appropriate to their ages to help care for the family dog. But the buck does not stop there.
Dogs never graduate from training.
It is an ongoing discipline for you and your dog. The same goes for your dog. Professional trainers are best used to train you to train your dog. Ongoing training is like a mental, emotional, and physical wellness program for you and your dog. It keeps you both in shape, just like training and practice does for an athlete, a dancer, or a musician.