and late september. these are the times when you’re in danger of returning to situations that were no good to begin with. keep your sights set firmly on the life you want to live (rather than the one you feel you have to) and you won’t be disappointed. our lovable, furry companions can be mischievous and naughty at times. the knee-jerk reaction is to shout "no!" or "bad dog!" but let's face it, that rarely works. so we asked certified dog trainers to share some of their best training secrets, and we found it's easier than you might think to get the results you want. 