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Originally Posted by dogpositivetraining
I wonder whether you would try to train a killer whale to jump through hoops by using punishment...
Funny thing is killer whales are trained with the cutie want a treat (fish) method. Even funnier still I regularly train big strong dogs to walk nice on a leash using the cutie will only get a treat thing when cutie walks nice.
Good dog training is about respectful two way communication, it's a team effort. There simply is no need to kick a dog CM style.
For the OP I would also suggest the following:
My Dog Pulls. What Do I Do? by Turid Rugaas |
Good point with the whales, but now were talking about <400pounds naval animals. :P Im not saying to beat em up, but a slap and strong heart is a nonhurtful shortcut to months and months of slow treats. (after my experience, my dog get treats to i just like to mix it abit.. and no i dont use "fysical" stuff anymore cause my dog is wellbehaved other then the growling at scared ppl problem).
And please dont misunderstand, im not saying BEATING THE DOG. A pimpslap on the butt of light light light force and a strong no (not needing to scream at the top of your loungs) doesnt hurt the dog at all.