Everyone has different goals with their dog’s training and that’s ok. Not everyone needs high level obedience, and in fact, a majority of people are really just looking for their dog to do three main things; come when called, walk nicely on leash, and hold themselves in a position when asked. And within these three things there are varying levels to what people actually want and require.
Many people lead busy lives, have other things that take priority over dogs, like children, jobs, family etc. This is life, this is normal. Understanding that not everyone has the time, nor even the desire to do high level training is important. As long as the dogs mental and physical needs are being met, they have some semblance of self control along side the three main things I listed above, and as long as they are part of your family and not squirrelled away in a crate all the time or endlessly on place, your dog will survive and thrive.
It’s ok not to have the dog that social media tells you that you absolutely have to have – no one really does anyway. It’s ok not to spend hours upon hours of training and dedicate your whole life to working with your dog. It’s ok not to endlessly entertain and exercise your dog. It’s ok not to care about high level obedience. It’s ok to be a person with a life and a job and kids and family and have a dog that joins you along the way.
Happy Training!
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