Hank The Cow Dog

I got to work with a real live version of "Hank, The Cow Dog" today. Coincidence that those were my favorite books growing up as a child. Turns out, they were the favorites of another family too. Fortunately, a family in need of dog training.

However, I was pleasantly surprised to find Hank's owners were extremely honest about their dog's behavior. He was exactly as obedient as they said he would be. What a great pup he is! I haven't met a dog, yet, who wasn't in need of basic meet and greet protocol when a guest arrives. But, Hank was very in-tune to his masters and it didn't take him long to settle down. I could even sit on the floor to write my notes with out being trampled on.

What a blessing it was to work with someone who actually KNEW their dog. So many people think they have such great insight to their dog and their dog's behavior when in fact, as a trainer, I see they really can't control their dog at all.

I felt great about my training session with Hank today. As any trainer I'm sure would agree, it's the owner that makes the session good or bad. And the owners I worked with today had a real grasp on their dog's personality, character traits, and behaviors. They were extremely willing to do what I told them needed to be done. I almost felt like I didn't do enough work to earn my paycheck.

Let this be a note to all you owners out there who are seeking a dog trainer. The dog trainer (if you find a good one) knows best. Dog trainers are usually knowledgeable on dog breeds and dog behaviors. So, please, just listen to what they have to say. Apply it to your dog, and you'll be living "The Good Dog Way of Life" before you know it.