I haven't owned a dog in years but love Caesar's "Dog Whisperer" show.
I wish I'd seen it years before we had a dog. His ability to get
control of a dog, often within minutes, is amazing.
Chuck Norcutt
On 3/30/2012 12:05 PM, Mike Lazzari wrote:
>> (i.e., they were unable to breath) if it pulled too hard. In other words,
>> the choke collar was working as designed...
> If the dog is pulling that hard a choke collar is dangerous. Your
> training has failed a few lessons back.
>> What technique do you use instead, ...
> A dog should be trained to walk calmly at your side or behind you. Never
> in front! They then think they are in charge. Once they get the walk
> down you can let them run ahead and they will come back when called.
> Just make sure they know who's boss. During training one must _always_
> be focused on ques from the dog. A quick flick of the leash will correct
> any thought of a transgression before it gets out of hand. Use positive
> reinforcement. Be careful to understand exactly what behavior you are
> reinforcing and do it promptly. Negative reinforcement tends to fail
> because the dog does not understand exactly what behavior is being
> negatively reinforced. e.g. the dog is bad. You call them over and tell
> them down and then proceed to yell. WRONG!!
>
> My philosophy pretty much is in agreement with Ceasar, the Dog
> Whisperer. Videos of the show are highly recommended.
>
> -Rules
> -Boundaries
> -Limitations
>
> A dog appreciates knowing them.
>
> Mike
>
>
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