Going from "untrained, overaggressive" to "tame, fully obedient"
isn't as easy as all these so called "experts" claim it to be.
You've had advice from expert dog trainers, you've tried their
plans, you've spent numerous amounts of money on their services, you
may have even tried electronic shock collars (did you know that they
lower your dog's immune system making them susceptible to
illness?).... and now you're reading this because all your hard work,
time, and money has done you no good.
You're still stuck with the same old disobedient dog.
Most dog obedience training courses are based on theories "so and so"
said, that all rely on punishing your dog whenever he doesn't listen.

They never reveal proven strategies that show exactly how to make your
dog UNDERSTAND what you are communicating to him, without forcing you
to pull your hair out!
They don't discuss the most vital part of getting your dog to learn
new things! (Which is making sure he understands what you are trying to
get him to do!)
You don't need some "scientifically calculated" dog training program
based on hours of repetition that's impossible to follow (not to
mention doesn't work). For example, anyone who tells you that if you
rub your dog's nose in his own urine to house train your dog
doesn't know what they're talking about.
Just because you rub a dog's nose in urine doesn't mean your dog
will understand why you are doing that, or learn not to urinate inside!
In fact, punishing your dog in such a way without him understanding
why, will frustrate him and will stunt his learning, making it
impossible to get him trained!
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On 27 Oct 2006 01:18:36 -0700 whittled these words:
Going from "untrained, overaggressive" to "tame, fully obedient"
isn't as easy as all these so called "experts" claim it to be.

No, it isn't easy.

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Most dog obedience training courses are based on theories "so and so"
said, that all rely on punishing your dog whenever he doesn't listen.

Incorrect.

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They don't discuss the most vital part of getting your dog to learn
new things! (Which is making sure he understands what you are trying to
get him to do!)

Koehler - who is probably most frequently pointed at as
"punishment based" (wrong or right isn't the issue) - constantly repeated
the importance of making sure the dog understands the task. At the other
end of the spectrum Jean Donaldson uses maybe 80% of her writing to
re-enforce this concept to the reader. This vital part is emphasized in
most books and training programs.

You don't need some "scientifically calculated" dog training program
based on hours of repetition that's impossible to follow (not to
mention doesn't work). For example, anyone who tells you that if you
rub your dog's nose in his own urine to house train your dog
doesn't know what they're talking about.

1. Rubbing your dog's nose in his own urine is not an example of
a. scientifically calculated anything
b. any hours of repetition

2. It is nonsense to suggest that current authors commonly or widely
suggest that means of housetraining. You might be able to find a tiny
percent of total current authors but most don't get even close to that
method.

Just because you rub a dog's nose in urine doesn't mean your dog
will understand why you are doing that, or learn not to urinate inside!
In fact, punishing your dog in such a way without him understanding
why, will frustrate him and will stunt his learning, making it
impossible to get him trained!

It is a poor technique that often fails. But there are lots of wonderful
books out there that do a great job of teaching people how to train.

If you haven't been keeping up, reading current books, taking seminars,
and actually getting out into the world of dogs, I can see why you are so
behind in your understanding of what is currently available to the public.

I recommend that when people choose a dog trainer that they start with
someone who is active in the dog world, who is up-to-date on most of the
current books (whether or not they like the content, they should know what
is in them), who regularly attends seminars and conferences so their
learning never stagnates.

http://www.dogplay.com/Behavior/

--
Diane Blackman
There is no moral victory in proclaiming to abhor violence
while preaching with violent words.
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