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Remember;
To raise a well balanced and well mannered dog,you must practice RULES, BOUNDRIES & LIMITATIONS. If you act like the weak link, your dog will treat you as such! Dogs are pack animals, they need to know where their place is in the pack. Practice being the dominate one in the relationship and your dog will respect you. Walking your dog and letting he/she walk 3 feet ahead of you is telling them "they are the leader". They belong right by your leg. TAKE UP THE SLACK! If your pet startles when out on walks or is afraid of sights and sounds...DO NOT BABY him/her, Continue on. If they start to really fuss, stop until he/she calms down, DON'T TALK, just wait.Talking in a high voice and telling them it is ok, IS NOT what a dominate pack leader would do, that will only reinforce the bad behavior. If you are nervous it will make them nervous and they will not feel safe. Eventually,your pet will understand  who is in charge and will follow you to the ends of the earth......

My hero: Cesar Millan (the dog whisperer) National Geographic channel
http://cesarmillaninc.com/dogwhisperer/

Julie's Classic Canines
Here are a few of Cesar's thoughts on sharing affection.

Give affection - but at the right time! Remember anytime you give affection, you reinforce the behavior preceding it. Reward stability. Share your love when your dog is in a calm-submissive state.

Share affection after a dog has... exercised and eaten, changed an unwanted behavior into a behavior you asked for, responded to a rule or command, or entered a calm-submissive state.

Don't share affection when your dog is... fearful, anxious, possessive, dominant, aggressive, whining, begging, barking, or breaking a household rule.

Don't forget exercise and discipline. Prove your love by giving your dog what he or she needs: long walks; rules, boundaries, and limitations

Give your dogs as much love as you have! Give as much love as your heart can handle and then some! But please give it at the right time.