Funwalks Dog Training

03/01/2025

After this paragraph will be a loose description of how I teach loose leash walking.

In addition, going forward, I'm going to clear this page of everything not dog training related. I was wondering if it would get me more interaction, followers, or personal messages if I commented on other posts with my name. It really didn't. So back to the original plan. This is business, my other page for fun. (My name, FH).

How I teach loose leash walking:

1. Put your f***y pack on, fill it with turkey, cheese, kibble, other dog food, (so it's a treat), and/or your cup of gooey food to put on a spatula for short dogs.

2. If it's the first time, walk around your home inside to get the mechanics down. Leash off if you need.

3.Start treating at your pant seam on your left side with your left hand if you prefer. Your dog, your choice as to what side. Just don't cross your body. Feeding a dog with your right hand to your left side is a bad habit that will hurt you later if you go into dog sports. Choose either left side dog or right side dog. Left side dog means you feed with left hand.

4. The leash is simply a safety net. Do not use it to steer. If I see you yank, you owe me a dollar. Keep it loose and droopy, but not so loose you trip.

5. No p**p bag holder to sway in your dogs face. Hold your p**p bag in the leash handle hand. Best is to set up a designated poo area before the walk so you don't need to bring it with you, but that takes precise feeding schedules and discipline standing still and being quiet until they go.

6. Walk around your neighborhood without your dog to see where the dogs are who might rush the fence. Find out where the "invisible fences" are and try to avoid them. Case the neighborhood for rude silent joggers, silent bikers, kids flying by or falling out of trees. (Yes on a few occasions).

7. Landscaping crews, motorcycles? Busses? Construction? Trash days? When does the mail come? Any blind corners where you're suddenly in another dogs face? Can you use parked cars to hide from other dogs? (Or weird annoying overly touchy neighbors).

8. Print out my walking progress chart. Decide what info you will pay attention to. Examples are:
A. Noise triggers like motorcycles, trucks, or busses that you're counterconditioning and desensitizing to (cc/ds).
B. Other dogs
C. Joggers or bicyclists
D. Squirrels, birds, deer, horses, cows
E. People your dog doesn't feel comfortable with
F. That thai chi class in the park
G. Skate park
H. Trains, subways or airplanes

9. Plan the length of walk. I love 6 fifteen minute walks compared to three half hours walks. Especially if this dog is new to you.

10. Can you play fetch or tug before the walk? It takes some hyperactivity out.

11. Decide if you're ok with a standing pause before the door opens or if there's a control freak in your house, if you need to ask for a sit/ stay before the door opens. This can be hard with a full puppy bladder.

12. Human sit down, Lace your shoes, put on a go pro if it's a reactive dog, treat lure your dogs harness on. Clip the leash on. Stand up. Deep breath. Calmly walk to door. If dog is hyper, decide to either go sit down again or if they really need to go potty, give them a break and go quickly.

13. If it's not a potty emergency, do not open the door until you get a calm four on the floor standing pause. If you have taught "wait" hold up a finger and ask for "wait". Open the door, calmly go through immediately. You can build wait time later... Useful for icy stoops.

14. If it's a potty emergency, go to potty area. Stand still. Reward with kibble after and return to door to lock it. If it's not a potty emergency ask for a wait again as you calmly lock door. Treat. Go down steps. Treat for not bolting. Return to house if too hyper.

15. Hopefully it was a calm exit. Go back to potty area if it's poo time. Bag it. Go on your walk.

16. If dog was hyper and you had to go back inside to sit down, stand up and try again... Take notes of how many times you had to go back inside. Note your own mood. Are you anxious? Mad? Worried? Rushing to meet someone? Take two more deep breaths. All things take practice. It will get better.

Now, do what you did inside, but with cadence.

1-2-3 steps, feed. 1-2-3-4 feed, 1-2-3-4-5 feed. 1-2-3 feed. 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 feed. Etc. Feed at pant seam.

Hold leash in hand opposite your dog. Dog side is food hand. Mix in some "hurry" (right turn, feed) and "slow" (left turn feed).

Keep walk short enough to return home with kibble and extras. If dog is short, use wooden spoon or spatula. Dip it in container in your f***y pack. Wet dog food, canned pumpkin, apples, popcorn, yogurt, Cheerios, green beans, PB, cream cheese. Whatever.

When not teaching loose leash walking, attach long leash to harness and keep it droopy. Stop when it's tight. Pretend it's a brake when it's tight.

Could you practice those u turns I showed you?

Try to just go a few houses, or a quarter mile if street is busy or half mile if quiet and return.

Take a seat and love on your dog, if they're snuggly. Remember the 3 second consent test.

Fill out the walking progress chart with as much or as little info as you feel like.

Now reward yourself.

Write me a note or text me with questions or brags.

Thank you.

02/28/2025

Ever notice how the loudest, most aggressive voices in dog training tend to be the ones defending pain, fear, and intimidation? That’s not a coincidence.

There’s a pattern to the hostility toward force-free training, and psychology helps explain why.

Studies show that people with inflated but fragile self-esteem react with hostility when their expertise is questioned.

It’s not about what works or what is more advanced. It’s about protecting their identity. Trainers who have built their reputation on dominance-based methods see the shift toward humane training as a threat to their credibility, so they fight back. Not with science, but with fallacious outrage.

People don’t just overestimate their expertise, they actively resist changing their minds when confronted with evidence that contradicts their beliefs.

This is called motivated reasoning, a well-documented cognitive bias where people interpret information in a way that supports their existing views, even when it’s demonstrably false (K***a, 1990).

For example, when studies show that force-free training is more effective and less harmful, trainers who rely on punishment don’t engage with the data, they dismiss it outright or twist it to fit their existing beliefs, claiming that “real-world training” is different or that “science can’t train dogs.”

Additionally, cognitive rigidity plays a major role. Studies show that people with rigid thinking styles struggle to adapt to new information, especially when it challenges something they’ve built their identity around (Cañas et al., 2003).

This explains why some trainers, despite overwhelming evidence against punishment-based methods, double down instead of evolving, it’s not about facts, it’s about identity preservation.

I already know the counterarguments:

“Aren’t YOU the one lashing out?”

“Isn’t this just ego on your part?”

Here’s the difference between advocacy and ego driven aggression:

Advocating for humane training isn’t about personal dominance, it’s about aligning with the most credentialed experts in the field.

The ACVB, AVSAB, BVA, and ESVCE, the most respected bodies in animal behavior, all state unequivocally (based on scientific evidence) that force-free methods are superior to punishment-based methods.

That’s not my ego talking. That’s the consensus of modern science.

The people attacking force-free trainers aren’t debating, they’re ignoring every major body of expertise in favor of personal pride. That’s the difference.

I don’t call out harm because my feelings are hurt. I call it out because it’s necessary.

The difference between cruelty and advocacy is intent. They attack to protect their egos. We advocate to protect dogs and the public.

Cruelty isn’t strength. It’s a lack of imagination. Trainers who claim force is “necessary” aren’t proving strength, they’re exposing mental rigidity.

Modern research shows that punishment damages trust and isn’t more effective than humane methods. So why do some trainers refuse to change?

Because they can’t imagine another way. And that’s human nature.

But here’s the thing: it’s one thing to struggle with new ideas, it’s another to actively reject them, to lash out at those who present them, and to fight for the right to keep using force when better methods exist. That’s where the problem lies.

People use force when they lack the patience, creativity, or skill to train differently. The same is true in human interactions, those who resort to personal attacks do so because they don’t know how to engage meaningfully.

And this fight is bigger than just dog training. The same people who insist on hurting dogs also attack people, harassing, belittling, and ridiculing those who challenge them.

There is a well-documented connection between normalizing cruelty toward animals and a brand of male violence (also adopted by women in the industry as well) in human society, particularly in the U.S.

Historically, the same justifications used to defend violence against animals, control, dominance, submission, have been used to excuse violence against marginalized groups, including women and children. This isn’t a coincidence.

They operate in the same way with both dogs and humans: force, fear, and control.

The best trainers, the most skilled, respected, and knowledgeable, aren’t the ones jerking dogs around by their necks or shocking them. They’re the ones who can adapt. Who are open to learning. Who understand that dogs aren’t meant to submit out of fear but to thrive through trust.

Sources:

Relation of Threatened Egotism to Violence and Aggression: The Dark Side of High Self-Esteem
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8650299/

Unskilled and Unaware of It: How Difficulties in Recognizing One’s Own Incompetence Lead to Inflated Self-Assessments
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/12688660_Unskilled_and_Unaware_of_It_How_Difficulties_in_Recognizing_One%27s_Own_Incompetence_Lead_to_Inflated_Self-Assessments

Threatened Egotism, Narcissism, Self-Esteem, and Direct and Displaced Aggression: Does Self-Love or Self-Hate Lead to Violence
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/13599643_Threatened_Egotism_Narcissism_Self-Esteem_and_Direct_and_Displaced_Aggression_Does_Self-Love_or_Self-Hate_Lead_to_Violence

02/28/2025

So I've not been training in a year, but I've been reading more dog training FB pages. There is an increase in "balanced" trainers and new rewards based trainers incorrectly using a phrase that is hurting our cause. We have to do better in describing what we do so the shock jocks can't use it against us.

"Purely positive" doesn't exist. Anyone who only uses R+ without the P- is misrepresenting what positive reinforcement, rewards based, force free trainers do.

So whenever a "balanced" trainer says "purely positive" didn't work, I think, well yeah, they didn't do it right. Just because someone misrepresenting R+, P- training, did it wrong doesn't mean R+, P- fails.

I was a reactive dog coach every Wednesday night for a class of 8-9 dogs on average for 9 years and I can tell you all of the students who did their homework modified their dogs behavior for the better. The ones who didn't care to do their homework and resorted to an e collar, called me a year later with worse problems.

The e collars in their hands, (professionals in the DC/Maryland/VA area). Should not have called on the "balanced trainers" who set them up for failure.

This skewed my personal euthanasia numbers because the shock collars turned an annoying problem into a public health issue and the people who didn't have time to do R+, P- right absolutely screwed up their dogs with the mini eds*.

Those clients should have been able to win lawsuits against those "balanced" trainers. At that point, they either paid me, or a real behaviorist, a consultant, or a peer of mine to do in home counter conditioning and desentization or just put the dog down.

It wasn't my choice to euthanize. It was the exhausted dog owning* white collar professional who spent thousands of dollars on mini ed* packages with crap "training".

Bertie was who broke my heart the most. An Air Force former bomb sniffing "trainer" named Jace ruined his loose leash walking skills in tracking classes. Never mind that Bertie's parents were both in their 70's. Maybe Jace didn't know, they both looked much younger. But the wife wouldn't walk Bertie anymore. The husband always let him pull and "track" on a tight long line, attached to his collar, screw the neighbors reactive dogs.

Then the husband got hurt and Bertie was spending his time in his back yard with a shared fence to reactive Rex. Both dogs over 70 lbs. Neither of these $$$$ families wanted to build a fence's easement. Both dogs got so much worse.

Both families kept having house parties and or political fundraisers. I said to Bertie's family, just call me to take him away. FOR FREE but his dad liked to show his tricks off to his guests. He bit five people who didn't give him space in busy house parties. He didn't go down peacefully at 4 years old.

I will always hate Jace and Debra for not using a tracking harness and not explaining that you can't just "track" all the time. Because he was a former Air Force K9, what he said was honored like gold and what I said with my cheese and turkey was scoffed at. My education made no difference. Bertie's Dad loved the military.

I swear Jace taught the crap class at the Rockville Nicholson road PetSmart in 2007 that I walked out of because he helicoptered a JRT. Lucy's busy parents enrolled her in the class and I took her when they couldn't. We switched to Capital Dog Training Club after that.

How did Debra hire him years later? I can't find Lucy Dog's class sign up papers to verify but how many former Air Force k9s were teaching in Rockville between 2007-2014? They look the same to me. They drive the same obnoxious vehicles. They act the same. Macho BS.

Don't get me wrong, I respect the military. I just don't respect the short timers who still wear their BDUs and make it their whole personality afterwards. That's like someone who went to a college for four years always acting like a frat brother. It's a very important job. It's not a whole personality, especially if they weren't career military.

02/25/2025

"Tough love" parents are probably "balanced" dog trainers. I am not a fan of either. That's also why they can't read dog body language. 10-20% of our population.

02/25/2025

There are currently 3 different dog training approaches.

1. Aversive ➡️ everything is done by way of punishment, fear, stress, intimidation, pain or discomfort. This approach often involves 𝙛𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 and results in complete emotional withdrawal, shut down and learnt helplessness by dogs. This mostly focuses on stopping behaviour X “now”.

Results are 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙙 as instantaneous.

But hey, it’s ok because it’s all about the hooman ego, right?

2. Balanced ➡️ positive reinforcement methods will be used 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙨 ( for as long as the dog does what they are required), and failing to achieve that, aversive measures are used.

This approach shows lack of solid & comprehensive understanding of dogs, dog behaviour, dogs learning processes, genetics, evolution, and to some extent is also focused on stopping behaviour X.

I always call this approach “I know bits & bobs about positive reinforcement, and I’ll use them but if I can’t get the dog to do what they are told, I’ll use aversives”.

Results are also promised as quick, but may take a few sessions.

3. Positive reinforcement / force free approach.

This takes a deep understanding of dog behaviour & dog learning processes, understanding the the importance of a holistic approach to an individual dog, understanding genetics, ethology, understanding the links between health & wellbeing vs behaviour, understanding that every individual has a different history, experiences, background and learning capacity, understands the impacts of stress on body & mind, and understanding that FF is the only way to change behaviour long term, even if this takes some time.

This approach is about putting welfare of an animal first, hooman needs and wants second.

But you know what? Any behaviour takes time to change for both dogs, and their hoomans.

Those are the facts.

You make the choice for your dog.

02/24/2025

I recently saw a video from a dog trainer who promotes aversive methods both publicly and for police departments, arguing that “nobody talks about auditory exclusion.”

His claim is that when a dog is highly aroused, their ears “shut off,” so the only way to get their attention is through tactile communication, like a shock collar.

The argument is that when a dog is hyper-focused on a stimulus, they physically can’t process verbal cues, making aversives necessary for reliable training.

It’s a fair question when asked in good faith. So, I looked into the research to see if there was any merit to the idea that shock collars somehow provide a unique advantage.

Auditory exclusion is a well-documented phenomenon. Under extreme stress or excitement, both humans and dogs experience a reduction in processing some sensory inputs.

But that doesn’t mean a dog loses all ability to process requests, it simply prioritizes certain signals over others.

That’s the part that’s missing from this argument.

Early in my career, I traveled across the country performing in dog training exhibitions and competitions, often in front of hundreds or even thousands of people.

These weren’t controlled training environments, they were state fairs, theme parks, and large arenas, filled with food, loud music, other animals, cheering crowds, and constant distractions.

For MOST dogs, this level of stimulation could be overwhelming. But that’s the point, you prepare them for it.

First, we practiced in open, distraction-free fields.

Then, we introduced controlled distractions, like playing music on a portable speaker while training.

Next, we moved to busier locations; for me, that was Piedmont Park in Atlanta on weekends, where we trained amidst crowds, kids, and dogs.

Finally, before putting new dogs in a real show, we ran small pre-shows at state fairs and amusement parks, exposing our younger dogs to live environments in a more natural and casual way.

Each step prepared the dog to handle real-world distractions confidently and without fear. The process was methodical, structured, and designed to set them up for success.

The reality is, most dogs WILL be distracted in high-arousal situations until they are taught otherwise. That’s what training is.

If you claim to be a professional trainer, but your solution is to shock a dog when they struggle, you’re not truly teaching them. You’re relying on a shortcut with unnecessary risks.

A well-trained dog isn’t one that obeys out of fear, but one that understands and trusts the process.

There are better ways, and as professionals, it’s our responsibility to use them when advising the public.

Consider Scent detection dogs working in chaotic environments, yet staying locked onto their target scent.

Herding and agility dogs respond to subtle hand signals and visual cues, even in fast-paced, highly stimulating conditions.

These dogs are trained to prioritize specific cues through positive reinforcement and related methodologies, showing that even when arousal is high, they can still respond reliably without force, pain or fear.

The reality is, force-free training already accounts for high-arousal situations and gives dogs the skills to disengage from distractions without needing to resort to pain.

Asking these questions in good faith is important. But ignoring the evidence and advising others to use aversives instead of proven, ethical training methods is not about helping dogs. That’s just bad training.

Related sources:

Cooper, J. et al. (2014). “The Welfare Consequences and Efficacy of Training Pet Dogs with Remote Electronic Training Collars in Comparison to Reward Based Training.”https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0102722

Ferguson, D. & Cooper, J. (2020). “Efficacy of Dog Training With and Without Remote Electronic Collars vs. a Focus on Positive Reinforcement.” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32793652/

“Visual Perceptual Load Induces Inattentional Deafness” by Macdonald, J. S. P., & Lavie, N. (2011). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21611856/
(This study demonstrates that high visual perceptual load can lead to inattentional deafness, where individuals fail to notice auditory stimuli due to focused visual tasks.)

“Load-Induced Inattentional Deafness” by Raveh, D., & Lavie, N. (2015). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25287617/
(This research explores how cognitive load can cause inattentional deafness, showing that increased mental demands reduce auditory awareness.)

02/21/2025

“Positive trainers would rather see dogs be euthanized than be made uncomfortable.”

If you’ve been in the dog training world long enough, you’ve probably heard this claim, without evidence.

Insisting that aversive training is the only way to “save” dogs with severe behavioral issues is a go-to argument for those who justify using prong collars, shock collars, and harsh corrections.

But does this claim actually hold up under scrutiny? Or is it just another excuse to defend outdated, harmful methods?

Let’s look at what the research really says.

Aversive training methods, shock collars, prong collars, leash corrections, dominance-based techniques are consistently linked to increased aggression, stress, and behavioral problems.

Studies have found that punishment increases aggression. For example, in one study, at least 25% of dogs responded aggressively when subjected to confrontational training methods like leash jerks, hitting, or intimidation.

Dogs trained with aversive methods show more fear-based behaviors, higher cortisol (stress hormone) levels, and a more negative emotional state overall.

Dogs trained with positive reinforcement and related methodologies exhibit fewer behavioral problems and are at least as obedient as those trained with punishment-based techniques.

Behavioral issues are one of the leading reasons dogs are surrendered to shelters or euthanized.

If punishment truly “saved” dogs, we’d expect to see lower euthanasia rates among those trained with aversive methods. But the data shows otherwise.

Guardians who use punishment-based training methods are more likely to report increased behavioral problems in their dogs, which can contribute to considerations of rehoming or euthanasia.

Shelters that use force-free training see higher adoption and retention rates. When dogs learn in a positive, non-threatening way, they are more likely to stay in their new homes.

Aversive training doesn’t fix behavior problems, it makes them worse.

A dog that becomes more fearful, reactive, or aggressive due to punishment is at higher risk of being given up.

What About Aggression?

Aggression is not a training issue, it’s a behavioral issue that requires skilled intervention.

During an aggressive outburst, aversive handling may be necessary to manage the situation and maintain safety, but this is not the same as professionally modifying behavior.

Where amateur and so-called “balanced” trainers go wrong is intentionally provoking aggression just to correct it, or carelessly managing the environment.

Forcing a dog into a situation where they are likely to snap, snarl, or bite isn’t training. It’s reckless and unprofessional.

For example, we don’t need to witness a violent crime to rehabilitate a human offender, and we don’t need to provoke aggression to address behavioral issues in dogs.

When it comes to modifying aggressive behavior, evidence-based approaches such as desensitization and counter-conditioning involve gradually exposing dogs to triggers while pairing them with positive experiences.

Differential reinforcement means rewarding alternative behaviors instead of punishing aggression.

Functional assessments & neuro-affirming behavior therapy involves identifying and addressing the underlying causes rather than suppressing symptoms.

These methods have been scientifically validated as effective ways to reduce aggression without increasing fear or stress.

If we truly care about keeping dogs alive and in homes, we need to stop pretending that punishment is the solution.

The real solution is education, support, and evidence-based training that prevents these problems in the first place.

If a trainer tells you that you need to choose between using pain or losing your dog, they are not giving you the full picture.

You have better options, and the science backs that up.

So, is it really a choice between “death or discomfort”?

The research doesn’t support that claim.

What it does show is that aversive training increases the very problems that lead to euthanasia, while force-free training improves outcomes for dogs and their guardians.

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02/20/2025

For Black History month, today, I am revisiting Octavia Butler's contributions, but I will now listen to the audiobook or audible. In comments. Darn it. I meant to post this on my other page.

02/20/2025

So far Louisville Kentucky has spent $21 Million on some new CCC program. I don't know anything about the community care campus or why it's taking so long to open. All the unhoused people need is a safe warm, area to sleep in without the threat of going to jail. It could be in a hotel, or in a campsite like setting with tiny cabins. There is so much land here. They just need more social workers than police, more sound therapy than religious shame. Nonviolent security guards, drug recovery counselors and strict but flexible rules are needed. You know how there are different sections in a retirement community: independent, assisted living, and full nursing home? Hopefully this CCC will be set up like that. I'm hoping they have workforce development and maybe they could apprentice for the groundskeeper, the plumber, the chef, do housekeeping, the concept of Henry Houses could be expanded. Henry Houses are small sheds where volunteers come in and work with foster dogs. Why can't the unhoused live there until they get back on their feet? I'm interested to find more out about this project because another man named Mike froze to death yesterday. What country is this?

02/20/2025

02/15/2025

Last time I took a personality test I was an INFP-A That was 8 years ago. I go back and forth all the time between introvert and Extrovert, but NFP is usually the same. Turbulent is new :(

Introduction Who is the Campaigner personality type? ENFP (Campaigner) is a personality type with the Extraverted, Intuitive, Feeling, and Prospecting traits. These people tend to embrace big ideas and actions that reflect their sense of hope and goodwill toward others. Their vibrant energy can flow...

02/14/2025

Sia covers Peter Gabriel's song Solsbury Hill. For the new humane society charity named________ https://www.stereogum.com/2296908/sia-covers-peter-gabriels-solsbury-hill-for-animal-charity-on-his-75th-birthday/music/?fbclid=IwY2xjawIb4RRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHYaMydc-AqK6JCdRio183EN_FdmWLIU7BRI46RUvEYq2UISAHXlXY3kZrA_aem_9w67zYLXRykcFo-ZaI3vYg

Peter Gabriel and Sia are two of the more outwardly strange and arty pop stars ever to land #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. Today happens to be Gabriel’s 75th birthday, and Sia is paying tribute to her art-pop forebear by releasing a charity cover of one of his most enduring classics.