For me, training with dogs never stops. It’s a bit like mindfulness training. It applies to almost everything – going in and out, waiting for food, getting a treat, having dinner. The dogs get a treat every morning and also once in the evening. The treats are healthy, with few calories, no sugar, and no preservatives. The dogs must be gentle when grabbing and patient when sitting.

Sitting still is challenging for terriers; they hate to sit in a vulnerable position. As long as Bud sits down for a few minutes, he can stand up again while he gets the treat. I call this calming training. The dogs get commands throughout the day. People go out the door first; the dogs don’t run anywhere when they go outside—no ball playing, wrestling, or running in the house.

Dogs get nothing for free. They move slowly around people, with no jumping.