There is nothing wrong with a happy, animated dog, regardless of size, age or breed.
I don’t condone the idea of forcing “calmness” on all dogs or diagnosing the above as some kind of behavioral problem and calling it “anxiety”.
Ever see a group of small kids playing, running around, having a good time? Do we force “calmness” on them? Is all that fun a sign of a behavioral disturbance, such as “anxiety”?
And what of the parent that forces immobility on a child, or a forced run, every time that child is happy and excited?
No wild animal does to their offspring what some advocate for your puppies or dogs. The problem isn’t a problem with the dogs, that is for sure.
No one needs you to be the Fun Police.
Re-think all this stuff.
Why would a trainer promote a program that emphasized "calmness"? BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO OTHER THAN SHUT THE DOG DOWN.
Plan accordingly.
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