Pacific Northwest Gardening: Apropos of Nothing v.18, 0 by Soferdig

Soferdig wrote:
I think all owners need to understand the action of their chosen breeds. Then decide which level of control they wish to use. Understand most people get a dog for unconditional love not for the training. This results in most dogs training their owners. Those who wish to train will benefit in the relationship they establish. I for one have become less demanding on my dogs total obediance and have let my Jack/Border Terriers to have their way most of the time. What I demand is they respond to my commands when given and no delay and they are good with this. It is just that I don't command very often. I like it this way. It allows my terriers to be themselves without conflict with me. Not barking, no running away, and coming when called are the demands I have on them. The rest is optional.