People say I train dogs, but in many ways I train people.

Dogs have found themselves in an odd predicament by living with humans. In the wild, dogs don't need humans to achieve balance. They have a pack leader, work for food and travel with the pack. When we bring them into our world, we need to help them achieve balance by fulfilling their needs as nature intended. This takes exercise and discipline before affection, and always maintaining your calm, assertive pack leadership.

The pack is very important for a dog. Once you give him the right pack and the right energy, you look at him.

I have two kids and they have the same rules. We have to do this as a community.

Dogs seek attention from you. But by paying them that attention when they want it, you're reinforcing the bad or hyperactive or anxious behavior that you're trying to avoid. Practice - no touch, no talk, no eye contact - and see how you fare. You might be surprised at how quickly the dog settles down and looks to you as his pack leader for direction.

I believe in integrity. Dogs have it. Humans are sometimes lacking it.

Breed is among the least important things about a dog. It's more important to find a dog with compatible energy and needs that will fit into your lifestyle.