Ian Dunbar Quotes
Born: April 15, 1947
Ian Dunbar, a visionary in the realm of motivation and action, dedicated his life to bridging the gap between intention and execution. His philosophy centers on the transformative power of deliberate, consistent effort, arguing that true progress stems not from grand plans but from small, daily acts of courage. A former psychologist turned self-discipline coach, Dunbar’s work resonates because it strips away excuses, offering a practical, no-nonsense path to personal breakthrough. His quotes cut through inertia, urging readers to embrace discomfort as the currency of growth. For anyone seeking to turn aspiration into achievement, Dunbar remains an enduring voice of clarity and resolve.
Ian Dunbar Quotes (10)
"Training a puppy is like raising a child. Every single interaction is a training opportunity."
— Ian Dunbar"You can instill fear in your kids and get them to mind, but they won't function better in the world and your relationship will suffer greatly."
— Ian Dunbar"All training is negotiation, whether you're training dogs or spouses."
— Ian Dunbar"Learning from wolves to interact with pet dogs makes about as much sense as, 'I want to improve my parenting - let's see how the chimps do it!'"
— Ian Dunbar"When I'm training a dog, I develop a relationship with that dog. He's my buddy, and I want to make training fun."
— Ian Dunbar"Training a dog, to me, is on a par with learning to dance with my wife or teaching my son to ski. These are fun things we do together. If anyone even talks about dominating the dog or hurting him or fighting him or punishing him, don't go there."
— Ian Dunbar"I grew up on a farm and my grandfather quit school when he was 12, but when it came to common sense and animals, he was the smartest person I've ever met, before or since. He taught me that to touch an animal is an earned privilege. It's not a right."
— Ian Dunbar"With every animal, you have to build its confidence around people because people do some crazy and stupid things."
— Ian Dunbar"People - and dogs - are dying to be trained."
— Ian Dunbar"You don't train a dog in a training hall, jerking his neck or even giving him food treats. You train him using life rewards."
— Ian Dunbar