Parenting your dog never stops.
This dog got a talking to while his dad shopped with a foster care Chihuahua in his hand. Amazingly, when this big dog received the command to take a time out on the cart, with no negative enforcement, the dog climbed up. Then when the dog didn’t take a down position, his parent reminded him.
Despite that the dog moved in slow motion, his parent didn’t lose his cool. And I had a lovely chat with the man, who told me about his tiny foster care puppy. Would that children could be so well-behaved. Especially, when you go out shopping with them.
What do you need to remind your dog to do (or not do)?
Iowa Dog Trust says
Great story, and lovely photos. A well behaved dog (or child) is a true pleasure to be around.
dogleadermysteries says
Thanks for leaving a comment. I can only hope our Punk Rock dog, Sydney, will achieve well behaved by the time he’s a senior guy. There’s always hope.
robinofrockridge says
Cute story, Deborah!
We met a Mastiff yesterday at our ranch when he came for a visit. Wish I’d thought to take his photo.