Guide Dogs use positive reinforcement,treats to start with,gradualy withdrawing once the pup has a good grasp of what is wanted,and replacing with loads of praise,or favourite toy.This methord has always worked for me when training their pups.(treats is usually the pups own food and is taken from their daily allowance).I was having problems with one pup with recall and used a higher value treat(smackos) or some pieces of chicken,within a few days pups recall was perfect

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Nina Guide Dog pup 8wks


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Yeah I agree!! The trainer who told us not to use treats is a police and gun dog trainer an he is very strict. Didn't really like some of his methods as we want our springer as a pet and maybe to go shooting with my hubby but if that dosn't happen it's not a problem!!

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If I went to a trainer and they turned out to be strict I'd be gone! Training should be fun! Dogs learn more quickly when they're enjoying themselves!

yep i dont think i would stick around for long. it has to be fun! for you and the dog

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i just used clicker training and he got used to likeing the sound of the click instead of the treat so we didnt use treats either,,,he was easy to train aswell,,,lol

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Keep Dreaming Smudge! HAHAHA

I really wouldn't go with this guy, your little girl doesn't deserve to be 'trained' this way. Police dogs are trained harshly and there are some terrible methods of gundog training, such as barbed wire dummies and lifting the dog up of the floor by the jowls . This could scar your girl forever. I'll PM you

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Yeah we realised this trainer was not what we wanted, we just thought we would give him a try as he sounded so good but his own dogs sleep outside in kennels, get food and water and a run but dont seem to get any love!!
He used to make fun of me as I would feel like I was being horrible to my little baby!! But thats what we want, we want Harley to be part of our family!!

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