Just wanted to make a quick post in response to a recent submission & its replies…

I don’t believe that there is one “right” way to train dogs, just as there is not one “right” way to teach or raise children. Any behavior modification or training should be tailored to the individual animal. Training methods are not one size fits all. I’m perfectly okay in saying that Ginny is allowed on the furniture, sleeps under the covers with me (or my parents) at night, gets picked up on a daily basis, and is usually fed before the humans are. That said, Ginny is not and has never been aggressive. To all of you who responded defensively to last night’s submission, don’t fix what isn’t broken! If your dogs aren’t presenting major behavioral problems (such as biting, like an earlier user had issues with) then you shouldn’t change anything about the way you treat your dogs. That said, some dogs (like the biter) will certainly benefit from a more structured environment that sets clear boundaries and expectations (sounds kind of like naughty kids, huh?)

So, in a nutshell, if your dogs aren’t causing problems keep doing what you’re doing, but if you are experiencing behavioral problems, please consider different training techniques to find something that works for you and your dog.

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  1. kisararawr said: Every dog has their own personality and every person has their own method. But if you want your Doxie on furniture or upstairs, please carry them. They do have back problems and jumping can really hurt them. I’ve had family lose theirs from this.
  2. warmweenies said: Well said dachshunds. Thank you for your thoughts. I fussed and stewed about a reply to the original post and decided to ignore it, as other folks will do as other folks will do. I just hope they can enjoy their pets way down there on the floor. :)
  3. toodoxiesandtwomanyshoes said: People get defensive when they feel attacked. If they felt like their dogs were perfect, then they wouldn’t be so defensive. Also, seriously, no dogs in bed!!
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