You have gotten the dog of your dreams, your head filled with Norman Rockwellian images
of him (or her) dozing peacefully at your feet in front of the fireplace or enjoying a leisurely
stroll along the beach on a clear, crisp morning. But wait… this dog, your “dream” dog lunges,
pulls and drags you along, jumps, and ignores your pleas to sit, down, stay, and come. Your
Norman Rockwell is indeed Norman Bates.
Welcome to the world of the untrained dog, a world where about 70% of the dogs in animal
shelters and humane societies are on death row because their owners allowed them to be the
leaders instead of the followers. The dog is the only animal that has chosen man over his own
species. He will eagerly be a loyal, loving companion and will, just as eagerly be a biting, domineering
tyrant. The choice is yours. With consistent, firm, and fair training your dog will be the companion
and friend that you have envisioned him to be.
