Time to post again. Seems like time goes by and I haven't posted in a while. Way busy with Therapy Dog classes and STAF classes and regular classes. I also have to say I got some interesting posts and comments on my No Shock Collars rant. I knew I'd lose a few clients over it but I'm passionate about dogs and their training. I'm passionate about the bond between dog and owner. And shock collar users need to know that it can cause long term problems down the road. THEY don't tell you about that. But I say shock away if that's what you want to do. Go unleashed about town if that's what you want. But know we have leash laws in our city and counties and townships and even in the parks. The rangers at Otto Armleder park are all to eager to pass out their $170 tickets for unleashed dogs. The only place you are allowed to have dogs unleashed is in your yard (under voice control) or in a dog park within the fences. Period.
I personally would not take the risk of having it fail and my dog getting hit by a car or attacked by a not so friendly dog on leash. They GUARANTEE it. Really? Any trainer that guarantees your dog will do this or that or will not do this or that is setting themselves up for a lawsuit. And any trainer that guarantees like that you should run fast AWAY from. Check out Association for Pet Dog Trainers. They say that also.
You have to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. We asked them into our homes.They did not ask to live with us. It is our responsibility and our moral duty to do right by them. I've been training for over 10 years. There are many methods to train dogs. Some take the high road and some the low road. Some take the easy road and some the hard road. Do what's right for your dog. Find out what your dog is good at and go from there. Don't try to fit a square peg into a round hole. Go with what is right in your heart for your companion, your friend, your best buddy.
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