As a person who likes to over-prepare for most situations, I am an easy target for jokes and light-hearted ridicule by my family and friends.  For example, when I decided to get a puppy last fall, I spent months researching breeds and breeders, and even deciding the best season of the year to take my new furry friend home.  I also spent a considerable amount of time searching for and interviewing a potential Bay Area Dog Trainer. Of course, my family and friends didn’t let me off the hook with their banter, but when my transition to puppy owner went off without a hitch, and because my dog is one of the most well-behaved in our entire family, they have since backed off.  I think a few of them may have even been inspired to prepare better for their own canine ownership adventures!