So I take Remi to a local park that happens to also have a dog park. He doesn't fulfill a lot of the requirements (and he doesn't have all shots until Monday) so I tend to let him socialize, but not actually take him into the actual dog area.
Today, we approached, and there were about 6 people standing around with their dogs. Remi is totally nervous, most of them are big and bark all big and deep, but eventually one of the owners who has a puppy comes to join us, and Remi instantly opens up. I meet all the people there, and eventually all of the dogs. From pitpulls to pugs, it was pretty awesome. One of the people I meet is a couple (the chick was awesome) and her boyfriend/partner, was a trainer - and IMO, kind of a douche.
Everything that comes out of his month is kind of annoying and cocky. Then he starts taking to me about how stupid bulldogs are and how he won't even train them. I tell him my bulldog is actually pretty awesome and is training well, and I think they are intelligent, they just aren't huge workers or pleasers. I'm sure the truth is somewhere in the middle, but these dogs aren't morons.
The guy keeps on talking about all these lists that say how stupid they are - top 10 stupidest dogs. And then he said, "You can't even make those dogs sit."
I was on fire!!
What kind of trainer was this guy? I learned how to make Remi sit from some random dude in a pet food supply store. It was a piece of cake and we practice sitting all the time. It's a huge part of our daily activities as I take him with me to many places.
Fuming, I take out my little treat, as I always do, and I say, "Remi -" (he's busy playing with a dog) I say again, "Remi -" (He looks back at me, and comes to me) "Remi, Sit" He totally sits right then and there!!! With 6 dogs all around him!
Do you know what the "trainer" said after that? "Well, you should be enthusiastic that your dog can sit on command."
Anyway, you can imagine I was quite proud of my little boy. You all know how hard I've been working at him, and it's nice when it starts becoming reliable.
I didn't have the heart to tell this guy that Remi can also come, lay down, eat and walk politely (plus know exactly what the harness means!!!), but it's nice to show him up a little - I'll be honest
Today, we approached, and there were about 6 people standing around with their dogs. Remi is totally nervous, most of them are big and bark all big and deep, but eventually one of the owners who has a puppy comes to join us, and Remi instantly opens up. I meet all the people there, and eventually all of the dogs. From pitpulls to pugs, it was pretty awesome. One of the people I meet is a couple (the chick was awesome) and her boyfriend/partner, was a trainer - and IMO, kind of a douche.
Everything that comes out of his month is kind of annoying and cocky. Then he starts taking to me about how stupid bulldogs are and how he won't even train them. I tell him my bulldog is actually pretty awesome and is training well, and I think they are intelligent, they just aren't huge workers or pleasers. I'm sure the truth is somewhere in the middle, but these dogs aren't morons.
The guy keeps on talking about all these lists that say how stupid they are - top 10 stupidest dogs. And then he said, "You can't even make those dogs sit."
I was on fire!!
What kind of trainer was this guy? I learned how to make Remi sit from some random dude in a pet food supply store. It was a piece of cake and we practice sitting all the time. It's a huge part of our daily activities as I take him with me to many places.Fuming, I take out my little treat, as I always do, and I say, "Remi -" (he's busy playing with a dog) I say again, "Remi -" (He looks back at me, and comes to me) "Remi, Sit" He totally sits right then and there!!! With 6 dogs all around him!
Do you know what the "trainer" said after that? "Well, you should be enthusiastic that your dog can sit on command."
Anyway, you can imagine I was quite proud of my little boy. You all know how hard I've been working at him, and it's nice when it starts becoming reliable.
I didn't have the heart to tell this guy that Remi can also come, lay down, eat and walk politely (plus know exactly what the harness means!!!), but it's nice to show him up a little - I'll be honest
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Jersey girls!! 
and that moron just proves my point. I am sure he was totally jealous of the fact that Remi is one gorgeous EB and smart to boot..........
I can't stand people like that I wouldn't of been able to keep my mouth shut
Don't listen to him Remi, you're a smart boy
