Chuffy
Posted : 1/24/2007 5:36:44 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again; I really wish
all these kind of "training aids" were melted down and fashioned into a to scale statue of Sir Cliff Richard.
Used wrong they can cause sooooo much damage, physically and emotionally. And what it does to the dog/owner bond - don't even get me started.
People may argue that its OK if you have a trainer to guide you.... but
anyone can be a trainer these days! Some of them offer downright cruel and dangerous misinformation. Unfortunately owners trust them and don't follow their gut, thinking they are ignorant and soft and the trainer knows what he is doing and wouldn't so it if it was harmful..... If only that were true!!!
ETA - bunni are you stalking me???? And reading my mind???? Best way to lead train a puppy, end of. I'm not even going to say "IMO" because I believe it's a fact. Only difference is I start indoors without even a lead and when I add it I put one end in my pocket or let it drag. That way you are not tempted to pull on it and the onus is on you to really motivate the dog. I'll do this in various parts of the house and garden and get it down pat before going outside for a walk