How to set "strict" training limits for your dog.

Ordinarily my Tips have a more serious "flavor," but this one is on the lighter side.

I don't know how many of you are dog lovers, but I certainly am! My daughter, Esther, and I co-own a five pound miniature Yorkie. Her name is Bebe and she is one of the loves of my life.

There are so many things about Bebe that I admire. She is ALWAYS excited to see me, even if I only go out of the room for a couple of minutes. She is obedient, has a sweet spirit, exhibits a good attitude and, she is humble. When I call her, she comes. When I tell her to wait, she obeys. It is phenomenal.

I have often asked God to help me be more like Bebe. If my actions towards Him are always like Bebe's are towards me, then everything will be alright!

This past week, someone gave me a cute article that I wanted to share with you. Many of you have probably had a pet at sometime in your life and more than likely, it was a dog. Even if not, I believe you will be able to identify with the following progression of ownership.

How to set "strict" training limits for your dog.

1. The dog is not allowed in the house.
2. Okay, the dog is allowed in the house, but only in certain rooms.
3. The dog is allowed in all rooms, but she has to stay off the furniture
4. The dog can get on only the old furniture.
5. Fine, the dog is allowed on all the furniture, but she is not allowed to sleep with the humans on the bed.
6. Okay, the dog is allowed on the bed, but only by invitation.
7. The dog can sleep on the bed, whenever she wants, but not under the covers.
8. The dog can sleep under the covers by invitation only.
9. Fine, the dog can sleep under the covers every night.
10. The humans must ask permission to sleep under the covers with the dog.

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