I see many folks stating that their dogs are "with the pro" or "just back from the pro" and I just don't get it. If you are doing this for the love of dogs and what they can accomplish, then why would you not want to train your own dog. Many would say knowledge and to that I respond; there are plenty of resources and mentors to help with that. Moreover, I know I'm not as good of a trainer as most pros but I can always take pride in saying that with my dogs fails and successes that it was my time and effort that is to blame. What is the point of running a dog that you didn't train yourself. Others might lament the time that it takes and they are busy. Well, I have a job and a bunch of kids too. You train when you can and sometimes not as much as you would like too. Not judging anyone, just a thought.