Quotes About Patience

It's been a long night. Aren't they all.

So many things we ask for, hope for, prayers put out into the world so wide: there was no way they could all be answered. But you had to keep asking. If you didn't, nothing even had a chance of coming true.

Life is long, just because you don't get your chance right when it comes, doesn't mean It won't come.

Just because you don't get your chance right when you want or expect it doesn't mean it won't come. Fate doesn't punch a time clock or consult a schedule.

Look, everyone mourns at their own pace. Maybe you're just a little bit ahead of her, but she'll get to you eventually. The important thing is that you keep trying to talk to each other, even if it's difficult at first. It gets easier. I promise.

What can I do to make you happy?

You have to have a little bit of disorganization now and then. Otherwise, you'll never really enjoy it when things go right. I

Many puppies learn the magic of holding still along the way. They often default to sitting still and just patiently waiting, watching you. Reward that action!

Don't rush this direction. Take your time and use encouragement to ensure that your puppy has a rock-solid Stay throughout their lives.

If your puppy lunges for the treat anyway (and most will), snap your hand shut over the treat like a clam and wait until your puppy pauses from even a split second to toss the more savory treat at their feet, saying Find It!

teach them the 4-paw rule. Shake the cup and reward your puppy if they hold still; if they jump, lift the cup above your head and look up.

Running and shouting "No" to a puppy may make them stop at the moment, but you'd stop too if someone shouted at you. Your puppy doesn't understand; you'll only succeed in making them afraid of people.

To encourage proper greeting manners, wait to greet your puppy until they're calm enough to sit for a treat.

EXPLORING A REAL WORLD APPLICATION FOR WAIT

It's the same with food or water: Wait to lower the dish until your puppy can sit still.

their whole day. If you have the time, ask your puppy to Wait and Sit. Only after you have them settled should you allow them to go and greet a new person.

In other words, when either the kid or the puppy is getting wild, you need to remain calm. Yelling at either puppy or child will upset the balancing act between them even more.

Help your puppy get used to being ignored sometimes.

Condition them to erratic handling, such as touching, poking, and hair-pulling. Babies and small children like to grab and pull, and your puppy may be startled if the baby's tug is the first one they experience. Feed them a savory or lickable treat as you gently condition them to your mimicking of a baby's touch. Say gentle as you do this, and repeat this phrase when it happens in real time. Don't forget to make some baby sounds, too, for the full effect.

Spread some butter on a serving spoon and use it to lure your puppy some distance away until they have calmed.

Have the kids say "Wait" as they hold the toy in front of the puppy

Doing so may signal fun with paper towels or a nurturing acceptance — after all, their mom did lick up their messes — that will encourage a repeat performance. Calmly place your puppy in another room or with a family member as you clean it up.

As I stress throughout this book — and even more so at this particular stage in your puppy's life — keep your cool. Sure, your puppy may act like a stranger at times, but they still identify with you and adore you most of all.

Don't chase your puppy if they don't respond. Practice on-lead for now or use a long line to give them more freedom to explore.