dog training thoughts...

everyone likes to quote caesar milan (the dog whisperer.)  i've never been a big fan of his.  i don't like the aggressive methods, shoving the dog down to show "dominance", or pinch collars.  i think there are ways to keep dog training 100% positive.  no yelling or pushing.  no pinching the neck with prongs.

i found this website created to :"bring together people who oppose cruel, violent or bullying methods of training or rehabilitating dogs; also those who question or challenge pack leadership, dominance theory, dog-as-wolf and other outdated ideas."

i really like the idea that a dog can be trained in a positive way.  we've done a little training with the clicker and it works great indoors, teaching gilly to sit or come when called.  i found a new harness to help her to stop pulling on the leash on walks.  

i also like the "nothing in life is free" program.  we've had gilly do a "sit" or "down" command just when we feed her or let her out.

in the end, we just have to try new things and do the work.  i want a well behaved dog that has fun!

DAN IS THE ONLY ONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO PROPERLY TRAIN DOGS. YOU SHOULD DONATE ALL YOUR MONEY TO HIM RIGHT NOW!