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You say "sit" in the kitchen and your dog's butt hits the floor before you finish the word. You say the exact same "sit" at the park, in the exact same tone, and you get a blank stare, or worse, your dog trots off to sniff a bush like you don't exist. Most owners assume this means the dog is being stubborn, or "knows better," or is somehow testing them. It's none of those things. It's a training gap, and it's completely fixable once you understand why it happens. Your Dog Did

Everyone asks the same questions before getting a dog: Do I have enough time? Enough money? Enough space? Those matter, sure. But after enough pre-puppy consultations, we've noticed the real predictors of readiness go beyond your calendar or your bank balance. Here's what actually tells us someone's ready... and what tells us they're not, yet. You're Ready If... 1. You've thought about the boring 18 months, not just the cute first week. Everyone's ready for puppy photos. Fewe