01/05/2025
Probably going to ruffle a little feathers here, but here goes….
If you’re hiring a trainer, especially for behavioral issues, and all the pics on their social media all have prong AND ecollars on, or that’s their instant go to on the assessment…ask yourself “why do they need to instantly use BOTH of the most controlling/aversive tools on the market for EVERY dog/situation?” Let me break it down for you…there are only two categories when it comes to what creates a dogs behavior…inability to control their physical energy (excitement, lack of stimulation, etc.) or their emotions (fear, trust, uncertainty, anxiety, etc.)…and all those are directly related to your response to them. Regardless how those “trainers” spin it, both tools are used for control and produce a certain level of discomfort, which produces pain, which produces adrenaline, which in turn produces an overactive mind…and an overactive minds produces MORE BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. TO “fix” the issues is simple, it’s a relationship people…put those collars on your spouse, kids, or best friend…they’ll do whatever you want them to do. Ask yourself, will it be out of “obedience”…or avoidance from the fear of what will happen. Either the “trainer” knows this, and still continues to use them, OR they don’t know…either way, they shouldn’t be the norm. Remember, they are individuals just like you and me…one size doesn’t fit all.
I’ve said this on the past and it’s becoming an issue more and more. So much that I’m tempted to write a book called “10 things your dog trainer tells you, that they shouldn’t…and 10 things they don’t tell you, but they should.”
