13/09/2023
Brilliant words (written by another trainer) πππ©
Be kind to your trainer
If they're kind to your dog
From Yorkie to Viszla
Rottie to Bulldog
Our job is not just
About cuddles and play
Calling them back
or 'Sit', 'Wait' and 'Stay'
We live in a world
Not built for dogs now
Everything is policed
What we do and don't allow
Quite often we're called
We are the last straw
Fix my dog now
Or they'll be out of the door
No biting at all!
Don't show you're upset!
Put up with the tail pull
Or you will regret
He's done it for years
But now we've a child
We've done no training
He's too big and too wild
He's not like my old dog
We hear people say
Curb his behaviour
Or we'll get rid today
We didn't research
The temperament or line
The breed or the breeder
We thought he'd be fine
He's mouthing my leg,
Keeps chasing our Jeep
I didn't realise Collies
Were bred to herd sheep
My terrier is naughty
Keeps chasing the cat
Predatory instincts?
We didn't know about that
My Shepherd lunges and barks
When my kids run away
We didn't realise he's herding
And wants them to stay
We want the best training
But we don't want to pay
It's only a dog
We'll just give it away
We're not the right fit
We're not the best home
We'll just pop him in kennels
He won't be alone
No longer our problem
Was not a good boy
We'll just get another
Discardable toy
Trainers hear this
Every day, every week
It's draining us dry
The outlook feels bleak
Training takes time
No magic wands here
We're training you
To be clear, kind and fair
Don't leave til last minute
Don't allow habits to form
The longer it's left
The bigger the storm
We love to help out
The people that care
Reach out for some help
If you're having a mare
It's not all a breeze
Not always a fun job
Be kind to your trainer
If they're kind to your dog.
- Sarah's Dog Training