When I'm training a dog, I develop a relationship with that dog. He's my buddy, and I want to make training fun.

Training a dog, to me, is on a par with learning to dance with my wife or teaching my son to ski. These are fun things we do together. If anyone even talks about dominating the dog or hurting him or fighting him or punishing him, don't go there.

You don't train a dog in a training hall, jerking his neck or even giving him food treats. You train him using life rewards.

All training is negotiation, whether you're training dogs or spouses.

Training a puppy is like raising a child. Every single interaction is a training opportunity.

You can instill fear in your kids and get them to mind, but they won't function better in the world and your relationship will suffer greatly.