March 1st, 2025

But My Dog...

I think my favorite sentence from everyone is: "But my dog does not react to me the way they do to you."

Yeah, so?

Sometimes, I really want to say that - because, yeah, so?

Do you understand why your dog is looking at me or taking me seriously? It's because I have never not had a structure with them. I do not have the history with your dog that you do.

Front to Back: Emma, Bella and Rookie all waiting for me (Addi)

But I do make it clear that I do not appreciate being disrespected. I don't like being pulled, nor do I tolerate it. When I say I can stay in the same spot for hours and wait for my dog to make a different decision, I mean it.

I do not give in because I feel bad for my dog.

I love each of them to pieces, and I know I would bend over backwards to provide for them. In return, what I ask is not much, just please respect me and my boundaries.

I don't force it. Like I said, I will stand still for hours. Give me hot chocolate and an audiobook, and I am golden.

People complain that their dog pulls them, yet they keep walking. Where is the lesson in that?

I understand that you want to give your dog freedom and happiness. But do you get freedom and happiness while acting selfishly and like a brat? Hopefully, you were taught differently. And just

as you were taught, you can also teach your dog to respect you and your boundaries.

Happy Training.

Addi and her Dogs.