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

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.

One of the quickest ways to a cat's brain is through its stomach.

With every animal, you have to build its confidence around people because people do some crazy and stupid things

I could speak to you and say, 'Laytay-chai, paisey, paisey.' ... Why aren't you responding? Oh, you don't speak Swahili. Well, I've got news for you. The dog doesn't speak English, or American, or Spanish, or French.

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.