Vito graduates at the top of his class
Okay, there were just two dogs enrolled for Sunday classes. And the other dog was often absent. He graduated on a Sunday. That explains why I'm dressed that way - had to go straight from church.
I know Shih Tzus are not the brightest of dogs and are listed as second among the dumbest in the world. But like the father who insists his children are not born dumb but have high hopes for their future - I choose to believe and declare - Vito is no dumb dog!
Vito graduated from Better Dog - the dog training institute owned and operated by the couple Jojo and Tina Isorena (picture above). Jojo was trained at the Triple Crown Academy for Professional Dog Trainers in Dallas, Texas.
The concept is they train you to train your dog. If the dog doesn't get trained its not their fault, its yours. Sounds a lot like parenting doesn't it. Apart from the excellent facilities, great services and tarining classes Better Dog's rates are very reasonable. I hope they stay in business for along time.
Here's a short video of Vito's recently acquired obedience, all without yanking a collar and despite distractions - even from the birds he likes to chase (he's not perfect ok). But there's enough proof that Better Dog's Training works and that Vito is no dumb dog.
"The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel." Proverbs 12:10
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