As a dog owner, we can easily forget that our dog does not come with pre existing skills that are all set to what we want.  This is why it is critical for us to set our expectations to align with Osito’s abilities.  For example, to expect him to stay in the living room while we are preparing his dinner in the kitchen without training is surely going to cause disappointment and possibly even frustration.

In this section, you will consider your overall expectations for Osito and how well you are doing with them.