Caution-the perfect need not enter-In what area have you failed your dog?

[mysweetkaos]

Originally Posted by Daisy&Lucky's Mom

I think we have much higher expectations of ourselves then our dogs do. You are doing all you can for Kaos and perhaps the puppy can be overwhelming but it also keeps Kaos involved and more active. you also look out for both and that is invaluable.

Thank you very much....you made me smile. Watching K follow me around tonight, it's true. He is happy with what he has, and that is all I want

[Fringes]

I know I trust my dog too much. It's incredibly stupid of me, but I do it anyway. I have put far too much trust in the idea that he wouldn't bite. We once went camping in a very secluded spot - no roads, no buildings, nothing. He didn't even wear a collar for weeks. One night after sunset the landowner came out to visit, and Jack got a lot more serious than I've ever seen him; growling and blocking the way into our camp until I called him away. The man ignored Jack and calmly sat down and started talking with everyone, but it took me a long time to calm my dog down. It's probably the first time I've ever put much thought into the fact that he might hurt someone he deemed a threat.

I haven't put enough effort into formal training. He can do obedience exercises with the best of them... as long as we're 100 yds away from other dogs. If I put more time into proofing the work we've done, he has the potential to earn some real titles, but I've been lazy and haven't brought him to his full potential.

[jetscarbie]

ugh...I've failed my dogs in so many ways. It would probably take 3 pages to list all the reasons I am a terrible dog owner

BUT some days my dogs are soooo good, I feel I could give Milan a run for his money. They listen, they behave...basically perfect angels.

Then we wake up the next day and it goes from bad to worse. I just hang my head in shame.