Yesterday while teaching my Help for Leash Aggressive Dogs and Their Owners class (who did excellent work by the way) we noticed a couple and their dog training near us. But not too near. Leash attached to the guy's waist, both had treat bags, he stopped whenever the dog pulled and walked when the leash was loose. Rewarded him for looking at us and not barking. Calm, patient owners. SO REFRESHING and ENCOURAGING! Just when you think the trainers from the dark side are winning, you see owners patiently working with their dog. I stopped to talk to them later and compliment them. They told me their dog is leash aggressive and that they are working with a trainer and practicing all the time with their dog. BRAVO and KUDOS to them. I see way too many owner resort to punitive methods which WILL NOT HELP. Watch for this couple at the Otto Armleder Park and encourage them. Then work with your dog at a park with positive methods and folks will notice you and be encouraged. Positive training. Pass it on.
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