Easy & Hard at the Same Time

>> March 10, 2020

>> Blog Post #38


I just spend the past 48 hours taking care of our new puppy.

Haven’t had a dog in years. Too long to remember much, and definitely too long to say that I know anything about dog training.

But I do know I want a well-trained dog and I fully intend to do everything I can to train it well and to do so myself.

So, I did whatever anyone else does in this day and age, that is to try to find good videos on YouTube that show you what should be done. I’ve watched a bunch over the past few weeks to get ready. I was happy to see that there were quite a few very popular ones (at least by views and likes) that seemed to preach the same method of training. You can probably tell I’m not the best student as I could not, if my life depended on it, tell you what that method is called. In a nutshell, it is all about reinforcing the positives in your dog’s behavior and establishing a good personal relationship between owner and dog.

Thinking about how to train my dog made me think about how to educate my kids, myself, how to teach people something you know etc. It’s funny how hard it is sometimes to teach something you know, to make it easily understandable when it’s so natural or habitual to you. And yet, sometimes it just seems impossible to get certain things through.

Watching the dog videos seems so easy, and yet, most dogs I encounter seem to respond fairly randomly to a set of standard commands. Do these people never watch YouTube? Do they not want their dog to be trained properly? Do they give up too easily? Or do I really think that I’ll be able to do better?

I’m very curious about how well I’ll do training my dog, and what it will tell me about myself. Training a dog probably compares well to other forms of teaching or training, and with the turn my life is taking, it should be a valuable measuring stick.


2,267 thoughts on “Easy & Hard at the Same Time”

  1. Great ?V I should certainly pronounce, impressed with your website. I had no trouble navigating through all tabs as well as related information ended up being truly simple to do to access. I recently found what I hoped for before you know it in the least. Reasonably unusual. Is likely to appreciate it for those who add forums or anything, web site theme . a tones way for your client to communicate. Excellent task..

  2. Many thanks spending some time to discuss this important, I find myself really do onto it and furthermore enjoy looking over read more about doing this idea. Whenever capabilities, simply because pull off skills, might you imagination bringing up-to-date a internet page by using extra info? This is a good choice for people.

  3. Youre so cool! I dont suppose Ive read anything such as this prior to. So nice to uncover somebody by incorporating original ideas on this subject. realy appreciation for beginning this up. this website is one area that is required on the web, a person if we do originality. beneficial task for bringing something totally new towards the world wide web!

  4. I do consider all the concepts you’ve offered on your post.

    They are very convincing and can certainly work. Still, the posts are very short for newbies.

    May just you please prolong them a bit from subsequent time?

    Thank you for the post.

  5. Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment but after I clicked submit my comment didn’t show up.
    Grrrr… well I’m not writing all that over again. Regardless,
    just wanted to say great blog!

  6. My partner and I absolutely love your blog and find most of your post’s to be precisely what
    I’m looking for. can you offer guest writers to write content for you?
    I wouldn’t mind writing a post or elaborating on most of the
    subjects you write concerning here. Again, awesome web log!

  7. When I initially left a comment I seem to have clicked on the
    -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on each time a comment
    is added I recieve four emails with the same comment.
    Perhaps there is a means you can remove me from that service?
    Many thanks!

  8. Hi I am so excited I found your blog page, I really found you by error, while I was looking on Bing for something else,
    Anyhow I am here now and would just like to say many thanks for a
    fantastic post and a all round enjoyable blog (I also love the theme/design), I
    don’t have time to browse it all at the minute but I have
    saved it and also added in your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back
    to read much more, Please do keep up the awesome job.

  9. I know this if off topic but I’m looking into starting my own weblog and was curious
    what all is needed to get setup? I’m assuming having
    a blog like yours would cost a pretty penny? I’m not very internet smart so I’m not
    100% certain. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.
    Thanks

  10. Hey! I know this is somewhat off-topic but I had to ask.

    Does managing a well-established website such as yours take a lot of work?
    I’m completely new to operating a blog but I do write in my diary every day.
    I’d like to start a blog so I will be able to share my experience and views online.
    Please let me know if you have any kind of ideas or tips for new aspiring bloggers.
    Thankyou!

  11. Hi there! Quick question that’s entirely off topic. Do you
    know how to make your site mobile friendly? My weblog
    looks weird when browsing from my iphone. I’m trying to find a
    template or plugin that might be able to correct this problem.
    If you have any suggestions, please share. Thanks!

  12. Heya i am for the primary time here. I came
    across this board and I in finding It truly useful & it helped me out a lot.

    I’m hoping to present one thing again and aid others such as you helped me.

  13. Please let me know if you’re looking for a article author for your site.
    You have some really good posts and I feel I would be a good asset.
    If you ever want to take some of the load off, I’d love to write some content
    for your blog in exchange for a link back to mine. Please shoot me an email if interested.
    Many thanks!

  14. Excellent beat ! I wish to apprentice whilst you amend your web site, how can i subscribe for
    a blog site? The account aided me a acceptable deal.
    I were tiny bit familiar of this your broadcast offered bright clear idea

  15. I have learn a few good stuff here. Certainly value bookmarking for revisiting.
    I wonder how a lot effort you set to create any such wonderful informative web site.

  16. With havin so much written content do you ever run into any
    issues of plagorism or copyright violation? My website has
    a lot of completely unique content I’ve either created myself or
    outsourced but it appears a lot of it is popping it up all over the web without my authorization. Do you know any techniques to help protect against content from being stolen? I’d really appreciate it.

  17. I enjoy looking through a post that can make people think.Also, thanks for allowing me to comment!Here is my blog – Dermal Pearle Ageless Moisturizer

  18. Great post. I was checking constantly this blog and I’m impressed! Very useful info specially the last part 🙂 I care for such information much. I was looking for this certain info for a long time. Thank you and good luck.

  19. Hello my family member! I wish to say that this articleis awesome, nice written and come with approximately all vital infos.I would like to look extra posts like this .

  20. Nice post. I was checking continuously this blog and I am impressed!Extremely helpful info particularly the last part 🙂 I care for such info much.I was seeking this certain info for a very long time. Thank you and best of luck.

  21. Aw, this was a very good post. Taking the time and actual effort to generate a really good articleÖ but what can I sayÖ I put things off a whole lot and never seem to get nearly anything done.

  22. Tienda Nº 1 en Chandal JuventusEncontrarás cada chaqueta juventus y ropa de entrenamiento delos clubs y selecciones nacionales para adultos y niños.

  23. Hello there, just became aware of your blog through Google, and found that it’s truly informative. I’m gonna watch out for brussels. I will be grateful if you continue this in future. Many people will be benefited from your writing. Cheers!

  24. Hey There. I found your blog the usage of msn. That is an extremely smartly written article. I’ll make sure to bookmark it and come back to learn extra of your helpful info. Thanks for the post. I’ll definitely comeback.

  25. Lots of individuals don’t know they’re only some waysaway from acquiring 1. Due to this that It canFree Gmail Accounts 2021 Google Mail Account id And Passwordfree gmail account

  26. Your style is so unique in comparison to other folks I’ve read stuff from. Thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I’ll just bookmark this blog.

  27. I must thank you for the efforts you have put in writing this site. I am hoping to see the same high-grade blog posts from you later on as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has motivated me to get my own website now 😉

  28. You are so cool! I do not think I have read through something like that before. So great to discover another person with a few genuine thoughts on this issue. Really.. many thanks for starting this up. This site is something that’s needed on the web, someone with a bit of originality.

  29. Its fantastic as your other posts : D, appreciate it for putting up. «Experience is that marvelous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.» by Franklin P. Jones.

  30. Greetings! Very helpful advice within this article! It’s the little changes which will make the most important changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!

  31. Great beat ! I wish to apprentice while you amend your website, how could i subscribe
    for a weblog web site? The account helped me a applicable deal.

    I were tiny bit acquainted of this your broadcast provided brilliant clear idea

  32. I’d like to thank you for the efforts you have put in penning this site. I’m hoping to view the same high-grade blog posts from you in the future as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has motivated me to get my own, personal website now 😉

  33. เกมสล็อตออนไลน์ที่ สล็อตออนไลน์ คือเกมสล็อตที่มีผู้กล่าวถึงมากที่สุด เพราะแตกง่าย จ่ายจริง จ่ายไว และทั้งภาพกราฟฟิคที่สวยงาม สมจริงให้อารมณ์เหมือนอยู่ใน คาสิโนจริงๆ มาตรฐานระดับโลก ใช้งานง่าย และมีทีมงานคอยให้คำแนะนำอย่างใกล้ชิดตลอด 24 ชั่วโมง

  34. Amazing blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A design like yours with a few simple tweeks would really make my blog stand out. Please let me know where you got your design. Thanks a lot

  35. You have made some decent points there. I looked on the web to find out more about the issue and found most people will go along with your views on this web site.

  36. Good day! I could have sworn I’ve been to this website before but after reading through some of the post I realized it’s new to me.
    Anyhow, I’m definitely happy I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and
    checking back often!

  37. It’s really a great and useful piece of info. I’m glad that you shared this useful information with us. Please keep us up to date like this. Thanks for sharing.

  38. Usually I don’t read post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very compelled me to try and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thanks, quite great article.

  39. I do accept as true with all of the ideas you have introduced to your post. They are really convincing and can certainly work. Still, the posts are very quick for beginners. Could you please extend them a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.

  40. Hello there! I simply wish to offer you a huge thumbs up for your great information you have got right here on this post. I will be coming back to your website for more soon.

  41. Itís hard to find educated people in this particular subject, however, you sound like you know what youíre talking about! Thanks

  42. May I simply just say what a relief to find somebody that genuinely understands what they’re discussing over the internet. You certainly realize how to bring an issue to light and make it important. A lot more people really need to read this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised you’re not more popular because you most certainly possess the gift.

  43. Wow that was odd. I just wrote an very long comment but after Iclicked submit my comment didn’t show up. Grrrr… well I’m notwriting all that over again. Anyways, just wanted to say fantastic blog!

  44. Everything is very open with a very clear explanation of the issues. It was really informative. Your website is useful. Many thanks for sharing.

  45. This web page is known as a stroll-through for all of the information you needed about this and didn’t know who to ask. Glimpse right here, and you’ll positively discover it.

  46. An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a friend who had been doing a little research on this. And he in fact ordered me breakfast due to the fact that I found it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending time to talk about this issue here on your internet site.

  47. Thanks for every other great article. The place else may anybody get that
    kind of information in such an ideal manner of writing?
    I have a presentation next week, and I am on the look for
    such information.

  48. Hallo! Ich bin bei der Arbeit surfe herum in deinem Blog von meinem neuen iphone 3gs! Ich wollte nur sagen, dass ich deinen Blog sehr gerne lese und mich auf all deine Posts freue! Macht weiter mit der hervorragenden Arbeit!

  49. Whats Happening i’m new to this, I stumbled upon this I have found It positively helpful and it has helped me out loads. I’m hoping to contribute & aid other customers like its aided me. Good job.

  50. Ich habe Ihr Blog Website bei Google entdeckt und ein paar von Ihnen überprüfen frühe Beiträge. Fortfahren um die exzellente Arbeitsweise aufrechtzuerhalten. Ich habe Ihren RSS-Feed nur weiter in meinem MSN News Reader hochgeladen. Suche vorwärts zum studieren extra von Ihnen in einer Weile!…

  51. An attention-grabbing dialogue is value comment. I believe that you must write more on this matter, it may not be a taboo topic but usually people are not sufficient to talk on such topics. To the next. Cheers

  52. Can I simply say what a comfort to find someone that actually understands what they are discussing over the internet. You definitely know how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people have to look at this and understand this side of the story. It’s surprising you’re not more popular since you definitely possess the gift.

  53. An impressive share! I have just forwarded this onto a co-worker who had been doing a little research on this. And he actually ordered me dinner because I discovered it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending the time to talk about this subject here on your website.

  54. I need to to thank you for this excellent read!! I definitely loved every bit of it. I’ve got you book-marked to look at new stuff you post…

  55. Very well wriutten article. It will be useful to anyone who utilizesit, including me. Keep doing hat you are doing– for sure i will check out more posts.

  56. I do agree with all of the ideas you have presented in your post. They’re very convincing and will certainly work. Still, the posts are too short for newbies. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  57. Usually I do not learn article on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to check out and do so! Your writing taste has been surprised me. Thanks, quite great post.

  58. Hallo, ich bin gerade über Google auf Ihren Blog aufmerksam geworden und habe festgestellt, dass es wirklich informativ ist. I am gonna pass auf Brüssel auf. Ich werde schätzen, wenn Sie dies in Zukunft fortsetzen. Viele Menschen werden von Ihrem Schreiben profitieren. Prost!

  59. I have not checked in here for a while because I thought it was getting boring, but the last few posts are great quality so I guess I¡¦ll add you back to my everyday bloglist. You deserve it my friend 🙂

  60. What i do not realize is actually how you’re not really much more well-liked than you may be now. You’re very intelligent. You realize therefore considerably relating to this subject, produced me personally consider it from numerous varied angles. Its like men and women aren’t fascinated unless it’s one thing to accomplish with Lady gaga! Your own stuffs great. Always maintain it up!

  61. An outstanding share! I have just forwarded this onto a co-worker who has been doing a little research on this. And he actually ordered me dinner simply because I discovered it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending some time to talk about this matter here on your website.

  62. I?d need to contact you right here. Which is not something I generally do! I enjoy reading a message that will certainly make individuals think. Also, many thanks for permitting me to comment!

  63. Hello! This is my first visit to your blog! We are a team of volunteers and starting a new initiative in a community in the same niche.Your blog provided us useful information to work on. You have done a wonderfuljob!

  64. Normally I don’t read post on blogs, but I wish to say that this write-up very forced me to try and do it! Your writing style has been surprised me. Thanks, quite nice article.

  65. An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a friend who has been doing a little homework on this. And he in fact bought me dinner due to the fact that I found it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending some time to talk about this subject here on your website.

  66. Right here is the perfect site for anyone who really wants to understand this topic. You realize so much its almost tough to argue with you (not that I actually will need to…HaHa). You definitely put a fresh spin on a subject which has been written about for many years. Great stuff, just wonderful.

  67. I blog quite often and I truly thank you for your content. The article has really peaked my interest. I’m going to bookmark your website and keep checking for new information about once a week. I subscribed to your RSS feed too.

  68. Having read this I thought it was extremely informative. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this informative article together. I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worthwhile!

  69. I’m amazed, I must say. Rarely do I come across a blog that’s both equally educative and interesting, and without a doubt, you’ve hit the nail on the head. The problem is something that not enough people are speaking intelligently about. Now i’m very happy I came across this in my search for something concerning this.

  70. Usually I don’t read post on blogs, but I would like to say that this write-up very pressured me to check out and do so! Your writing style has been amazed me. Thanks, very great post.

  71. Thank you a bunch for sharing this with all people you
    really recognise what you’re speaking about! Bookmarked. Kindly additionally consult with my web site =).
    We can have a hyperlink change agreement between us

  72. Heya i’m for the first time here. I found this board and I find It truly helpful & it helped me out much.I am hoping to offer one thing again and aid others such as you aidedme.My blog post: Muama Translator Device

  73. I need to to thank you for this very good read!! I definitely loved every little bit of it. I have got you book marked to look at new things you post…

  74. Having read this I thought it was very informative. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this information together. I once again find myself spending a significant amount of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!

  75. I found your weblog website on google and examine a couple of of your early posts. Continue to maintain up the excellent operate. I simply additional up your RSS feed to my MSN Information Reader. Searching for ahead to reading extra from you in a while!…

  76. You’re so cool! I don’t believe I’ve read through something like that before. So great to discover another person with some unique thoughts on this subject matter. Seriously.. many thanks for starting this up. This web site is one thing that is needed on the web, someone with a bit of originality.

  77. My spouse and I absolutely love your blog and find many of your post’s to be precisely what I’m looking for.

    Does one offer guest writers to write content for
    you personally? I wouldn’t mind creating a post or elaborating on a few of the subjects
    you write related to here. Again, awesome website!

  78. May I simply say what a comfort to uncover an individual who really understands what they’re talking about on the web. You actually realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people should read this and understand this side of your story. I can’t believe you aren’t more popular given that you definitely possess the gift.

  79. Good post. I learn something new and challenging on websites I stumbleupon on a daily basis. It’s always helpful to read through articles from other authors and practice a little something from their websites.

  80. An outstanding share! I have just forwarded this onto a co-worker who was conducting a little research on this. And he in fact ordered me breakfast because I stumbled upon it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanks for spending some time to talk about this matter here on your web site.

  81. Howdy, I think your web site might be having web browser compatibility problems. When I take a look at your website in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it’s got some overlapping issues. I simply wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Apart from that, great site!

  82. Hey there! Would you mind if I share your blog with my twitter group? There’s a lot of folks that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Cheers

  83. Very interesting information!Perfect just what I was searching for! „I myself do nothing. The Holy Spirit accomplishes all through me.” by William Blake.

  84. Hi! I could have sworn I’ve visited your blog before but after going through some of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Regardless, I’m certainly happy I discovered it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back frequently.

  85. Your style is very unique compared to other people I’ve read stuff from. Thank you for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I will just bookmark this site.

  86. Can I simply say what a relief to discover somebody who genuinely understands what they are talking about on the web. You actually know how to bring a problem to light and make it important. More and more people have to read this and understand this side of the story. It’s surprising you aren’t more popular since you surely possess the gift.

  87. I do agree with all the ideas you’ve presented in your post. They are very convincing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are very short for beginners. Could you please extend them a little from next time? Thanks for the post.

  88. I’m not that much of a online reader to be honest but your sites really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your website to come back down the road. Many thanks

  89. After looking into a handful of the blog articles on your web page, I truly appreciate your technique of writing a blog. I added it to my bookmark website list and will be checking back in the near future. Take a look at my web site as well and tell me your opinion.

  90. always i used to read smaller posts that also clear their motive, and that is also happening with this piece of writing which I am reading at this place.

  91. An intriguing discussion is definitely worth comment. I think that you need to write more on this topic, it may not be a taboo matter but typically people don’t speak about such topics. To the next! Cheers!

  92. Aw, this was an exceptionally nice post. Finding the time and actual effort to create a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a lot and don’t manage to get anything done.

  93. Do you mind if I quote a couple of your articles as long as I provide credit and sources back to your
    blog? My blog site is in the very same area of interest as yours
    and my users would definitely benefit from some of the information you present here.

    Please let me know if this alright with you. Thanks a lot!

  94. After checking out a few of the articles on your web site, I seriously appreciate your technique of blogging. I book-marked it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back soon. Please check out my web site too and tell me how you feel.

  95. I must thank you for the efforts you’ve put in writing this website. I’m hoping to see the same high-grade content from you later on as well. In truth, your creative writing abilities has motivated me to get my own blog now 😉

  96. Once I initially commented I clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and now every time a remark is added I get four emails with the identical comment. Is there any method you’ll be able to remove me from that service? Thanks!

  97. A fascinating discussion is definitely worth comment. I think that you need to write more about this topic, it may not be a taboo subject but usually people do not discuss these issues. To the next! All the best.

  98. When I initially commented I seem to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on whenever a comment is added I recieve four emails with the same comment. There has to be a means you are able to remove me from that service? Thank you.

  99. Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It actuallywas once a amusement account it. Look advanced to more added agreeable from you!However, how can we keep up a correspondence?

  100. Next time I read a blog, Hopefully it does not fail me as much as this particular one. I mean, Yes, it was my choice to read through, but I really believed you would probably have something useful to talk about. All I hear is a bunch of moaning about something that you could fix if you weren’t too busy seeking attention.

  101. Greetings from Colorado! I’m bored to death at work
    so I decided to check out your website on my iphone during lunch break.
    I love the knowledge you provide here and can’t wait to take a look when I
    get home. I’m surprised at how fast your blog loaded on my phone
    .. I’m not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyways, wonderful site!

  102. I don’t even know how I finished up here,but I thought this put up used to be great. I do not know who you’re but certainly you are going toa famous blogger if you aren’t already. Cheers!

  103. I like the helpful information you provide in your articles. I will bookmark your blog and check again here frequently. I am quite sure I will learn a lot of new stuff right here! Good luck for the next!