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Sometimes we forget how far our dogs have already progressed.

By Caryl-Rose Pofcher

Lately, it seems like there’s an epidemic of people around me who can’t see their own and their dog’s training progress. In a similar vein, I’ve been surprised by the number of clients who seem to take their dog’s improvement for granted, yet continually expect more and more.

Once toddlers are potty-trained, their parents tend to forget how much time and effort it took to accomplish that landmark. Similarly, we forget to appreciate how much puppies and dogs learn in their first few weeks in our homes.

Apparently, my new job is to remind dog owners to keep perspective, the long view, when training their companions. It takes time to train difficult dogs and manage serious canine behavior problems. But if you apply yourself with self-discipline and good will, you will see overall progress if you remember to look for it and take the time to appreciate it! There will…

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