A Little Dog Psychology
 We continue to run into "dog handlers" who, despite the admitted undesirable behavior(s) their dog is exhibiting,don't like correcting their dog.Their "reasoning" includes: they don't want to hurt the dog, they think it is mean to correct the dog, or they want the dog to be able to "be free" to do what it wants.
Imagine a small child who isn't scolded when he/she starts to walk across the street without looking both ways because you don't want to hurt his/her feelings. Would that be considered good parenting?
Imagine a child who is never asked to do chores around the house but instead plays all day after school without adult supervision. Where is the opportunity to encourage and praise that child? Would that child even feel a part of the family?
Imagine a teenager who goes through high school without any appreciation for the value of an education or any expectation of aspirations or goals in life. Is that child prepared for success?
Please believe us when we say that, much like a child, a dog appreciates knowing what behaviors you expect and -- most importantly -- how to earn your affection. In return, your happy, safe dog will give you unqualified love and affection.
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Socialization should be an important part of your training routine, starting as early as possible, with continuing reinforcement. Dog aggression is not an inevitable behavior, even for a protection breed like the Karelian Bear Dog. More information is available under Our Kennel in the main menu. [