I attended meetings and learned training techniques, but each month I found it harder to be there without a pup of my own and watch everyone else try new technique with their pups.

我参加了会议并学习了训练技巧，但是每个月我都发现没有自己的幼崽很难到那里，看着其他人都用他们的幼崽尝试新技术。

My job was to teach basic commands, socialize him, and give him as much affection as possible dining the fragile puppy months.

我的工作是教一些基本的命令，与他交往，并尽可能多地爱护他，以便他们度过脆弱的幼犬时期。

That’s why she thought dolls were the best birthday gifts for Rita.

这就是为什么她认为洋娃娃是丽塔最好的生日礼物。