Well, as expected, yesterday’s blog did result in much discussion. Most of it agreed that kindness is the way to go, but treating dogs kindly and using positive training methods does not mean that there is no hierarchy. Of course there is a pecking order in every group, be it of people or any other animal. Those who lead and those who are happy to follow. Your job as a good dog owner is to make sure you are the one the dogs want to be their leader!
In my experience in every facet of life you get much more cooperation by being nice to people than by being nasty!
We had an adoption today, that of puppy Louny. This leaves two girls and one boy left from this lovely litter.
In the not so good news category was the return of Chandler after just over a week. I am terribly disappointed by this, as he seemed to be a perfect match for his new family and appeared to get on very well with his three new doggie pals when he was at the SPA. Apparently once he finds his feet he is a different dog. A week is not much time, but sometimes you have to just accept that things are not working out.
So one out and one in, which is not bad for a Monday, I guess.
Chandler- back again