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Monday, July 4, 2016
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
Sunday, June 26, 2016
Living Life in Fear of Pain
Can't stop thinking about this. Broke my heart to see it. So I decided to write a blog post hoping it will help someone. So maybe just one dog won't have to live their life in fear of pain
Yesterday I saw a puppy grad of mine walking with their owners. ON A PRONG COLLAR. First of all you all know I HATE them. So why would you walk your dog on a prong collar into my puppy class? Secondly, this dog is one of the smartest, most gentlest, sweetest dog ever. So why is she in a prong collar? And third, if you needed more training help with her, why didn't you come back to class, or call or email or text me?
I know what they will say. "It doesn't hurt her." I'm sorry to tell you that if it didn't hurt, there'd be no point. Your dog listens because they are afraid of the pain. Truly if that's the kind of relationship you want with your dog, so be it. A life lived in fear of pain.
Lots of countries ban them. Most of your top dog trainers around the world do not use them. Zoo animals of every species and size are trained without pain. You can too.
I'm for joy filled, positive, reward based, force free, fear free, relationship building, choice based, love filled training. How about you?
Yesterday I saw a puppy grad of mine walking with their owners. ON A PRONG COLLAR. First of all you all know I HATE them. So why would you walk your dog on a prong collar into my puppy class? Secondly, this dog is one of the smartest, most gentlest, sweetest dog ever. So why is she in a prong collar? And third, if you needed more training help with her, why didn't you come back to class, or call or email or text me?
I know what they will say. "It doesn't hurt her." I'm sorry to tell you that if it didn't hurt, there'd be no point. Your dog listens because they are afraid of the pain. Truly if that's the kind of relationship you want with your dog, so be it. A life lived in fear of pain.
Lots of countries ban them. Most of your top dog trainers around the world do not use them. Zoo animals of every species and size are trained without pain. You can too.
I'm for joy filled, positive, reward based, force free, fear free, relationship building, choice based, love filled training. How about you?
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Wait....it's summer already?
http://us8.campaign-archive2.com/?u=ed82474147fc5e46c96ae3d8c&id=5c3cab0736
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Congrats are in order!
Wonderful dog team of Beth, Kathryn, Titan and Toben just finished a fantastic 24 classes with me! Their dedication, hard work and true love of their dogs shines brightly. Both dogs earned their AKC Canine Good Citizen Award and are on their way to becoming Therapy Dogs. Congrats on a job well done! Can't wait for this team to bring lots of happiness and joy to folks everywhere!
Thursday, June 16, 2016
4 Things Humans Do That Dogs Love
http://www.kristibenson.com/blog/2016/4/20/four-things-humans-do-that-dogs-love
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Cancelling the Help for Reactive Dogs class today at 12pm.
It's going to be too hot today. Cancelling our Help for Reactive Dogs class today at 12pm. Stay cool and see you next week!
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