I can not impress on my readers too strongly the necessity to be firm but kind to a puppy. His idea of your authority is forming, and if he knows you give in on the slightest whimper, you are wacked for life.

Dogs aren't born knowing what or what not to do; they only learn like children.

I believe that animals have been talking to human beings ever since we were all made and put into this world.

Dogs understand your moods and your thoughts, and if you are thinking unpleasant things about your dog, he will pick it up and be downhearted.

I can train any dog in 5 minutes. It's training the owner that takes longer.

I do not believe that a dog can be cured by a psychiatrist, but I think some owners could be helped by one.

Animals are so much quicker in picking up our thoughts than we are in picking up theirs. I believe they must have a very poor opinion of the human race.