What Dog Training Method is Best?

When you are looking for a dog trainer or behaviorist, you are most likely interested in the end result.  Let’s face it – training is training.  Sit is sit, stay is stay regardless of the method used.  I think it is important to give thought to the process used to get to that end result.

Think of it personally.  If there is something you want to learn or you want to teach someone else, doesn’t it feel better to have them learn it out of respect and positive reinforcement than by fear or pain?

Why do some archaic technique if a more gentle approach works?     A happy, respectful dog sits just as nicely as one who submits out of fear of feeling what’s coming next.  There may be a lot of “but what about’s” in your mind right now.  Like, what about if they are aggressive?  What if the dog is extremely stubborn?

I have found that a lot of people run out of patience long before their dog is responding in the way they want.  Anger and frustration are not success-guaranteed training tools.  If you find yourself losing patience, end the session with the dog complying end on a positive note and begin again later.

If you are having difficulty with a specific behavior, please contact me using the box to the right.  (Melody shares this space with me!)