Thoughts from those Monks

"One last observation, especially for those who have never owned a dog before. Novices in training often experience feelings of awkwardness and uncertainty at the prospect of training their pup. This can discourage them from even beginning. Intimidated by a lack of understanding of training techniques and canine behavior, they often fear that their effort will only manifest their own incompetency and lack of coordination while it ruins their puppy. You will be surprised, however, what hidden talents come to the surface if you approach training honestly."

The Monks of New Skete, The Art of Raising a Puppy, 1991, p. 137-38

Yup. I've been feeling quite incompetent, but I'm learning what I can.