Gentle Touch Dog Training

10/28/2024

Something to consider for the well being of your dogs, cats, and other pets

10/28/2024

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10/28/2024

I read this today. What's the problem with it?
1: It's not possible to punish behaviour that hasn't occurred.
2: It's not possible to train a behaviour for ALL circumstances.
3: It's not possible to have total control of another's behaviour.
4: it uses punishment from the outset, no matter how well the dog does.
That's a lot of punishment aimed at trying to achieve the impossible.

10/28/2024

10/27/2024

Dominance theory is often misunderstood, which can lead to the development and/or exacerbation of behavioural issues in dogs

10/26/2024

This is one of the reasons why we do not like invisible fences for our adoptions:

This little guy got out of his invisible fence...no doubt chasing a squirrel that was outside the boundary. He managed to fight off the coyotes that tried to kill him.
The shock collar around his neck had prevented his return to his home and yard, so he went back into the woods to lay down to die. His owner was determined to find him. When he was found he was pretty torn up with a temp of 94°F.
Invisible fencing is Not going to keep animals, or other threats out of your yard.
If your dog runs through the barrier in pursuit of a critter, he's going to get corrected by that collar if he tries to get back home.... Please reconsider invisible fencing. People may say that they have been using them for years without issue.
However, it only takes once

10/25/2024