"Positive" Dog training?
- From: darkroom@xxxxxx
- Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2008 11:23:57 -0700 (PDT)
I recently signed up for a "positive" dog obedience class here in
Cleveland. I liked the idea that it was positive, 'cause I'm not too
keen on crates, rolled-up newspapers, etc. Anyway, before I went to
the first class, I discovered "The Amazing Puppy Wizard," and started
working on his exercises with my pup. I was very pleased with his
progress, and I really liked the fact that it was all based on sound
distraction and praise, with no stress-inducing punishments. I figured
it was a good start on the class ... Until I went to the first
session!
Not only were we instructed to use treats (something that seems to
teach a dog to ignore you unless you're holding a treat), and to crate
our dogs (they'll love it, we were assured), but some of the
"positive" techniques they recommended included ignoring your dog
after you come home (so that he won't get excited and jump on you),
emitting a high-pitched scream anytime he puts his mouth on you
(allegedly just like another puppy in the litter would), and
controlling every aspect of the dog's environment (sounds like a
pretty time-consuming approach to me). And, of course, there's the
ever-positive chemical spray in the face when all else fails. The fact
that the course's instructor continually referred to behavior problems
he was having with his own dogs didn't inspire any confidence in me
either.
I have a feeling that just going to that one session set me back a
week with the trust I'd earned with my puppy. I wish I'd found Jerry
Howe's methods before I registered for the class (of course the course
fee is non-refundable), but I'm definitely going to cut my losses and
not go back!
.
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