This week, Jess discusses seven qualities to avoid if you want to be a good dog owner while Scott is at home recovering from the flu. Jess walks you through seven principles you definitely want to avoid living by when owning a dog.  Why is holding your dog accountable important?   How does teaching your dog to accept confinement help both you and your dog in the long run? What are some acceptable instances to carry your dog as a means of transportation?   To donate to Mass Vest-A-Dog, click here: https://mavestadog.org/ To check out our episode with David Shilale from MA Vest A Dog, check out: https://www.thequirkydog.com/podcast/2024/7/31/keeping-patrol-dogs-safe-with-massachusetts-vest-a-dog/  For more information about Scott and Jess and their strategies or to book an online consult for behavioral issues, please check out: https://caninehealing.com    To work with Jess virtually to troubleshoot performance sport issues, click: http://www.k9healing.com/ct    To view The Quirky Dog’s website and a full catalog of episodes, visit: https://www.thequirkydog.com    To work with Scott and Jess in person within their service area (Portland, ME to Boston, MA to Manchester, NH), email them at studio@thequirkydog.com    Have you ever wondered why your dog behaves a certain way? Are there things you need help with or support? Join Scott and Jess Williams each week as they explore these and other topics.     Have You Seen or Heard Our Podcast? Don't miss out on The Quirky Dog!   Interested in Online Dog Training?   Check out Canine Healing!       Follow and Watch Us On: Facebook:   / caninehealing  YouTube:    / @thequirkydog575  Listen to Us On: PodBean: https://thequirkydog.podbean.com/   #ScottWilliamsDogTrainer #JessWilliamsDogTrainer #CanineHealing #TheQuirkyDog #DogTraining #Studio21PodcastCafe #UnitedPodcastNetwork