Practical Dog Training Quotes

“Do not fail to abundantly caress him and speak kindly words, and never under any circumstances, no matter what the provocation, allow yourself to scold or strike him, as this is entirely at variance with our system, and is sure to result in the defeat of our plans.

Should he jump upon you with his dirty feet, or tear your clothes with his sharp teeth, do not get angry and cuff him, but gently yet firmly place him upon the ground or unclasp his jaws from your garments, consoling yourself with the thought that in a short time you will have him so well in hand that he will know better than to commit these faults.”
― Stephen Tillinghast Hammond, Practical Dog Training: Or, Training vs. Breaking

“In the first place you must secure his affection and entire confidence . This will be the first lesson, and nothing more should be attempted until you have completely won his heart and taught him to place the utmost confidence in you . At this tender age his mind is easily impressed , and will long retain the ideas then formed and it will take but a few days to teach him to love you with all his heart .”
― Stephen Tillinghast Hammond, Practical Dog Training: Or, Training vs. Breaking

“You should be in perfect sympathy with him and humor all his whims and notions, and endeavor to teach him that you truly love him. In a short time you will find that this love will be turned tenfold, and that he is ever anxiously watching for your coming, and never so happy as when in your presence and enjoying your caresses.”
― Stephen Tillinghast Hammond, Practical Dog Training: Or, Training vs. Breaking