Stellababe
Boxer Buddy
Thanks in advance for any advice on this topic....I'm at a loss....
We started and completed puppy training at a local Pet Smart with positive reinforcement and clicker training with moderates success. The trainer there got promoted and left, I was not fond of the replacement and the new schedule didn't work for us. Some time lapsed and we recently found a trainer with a schedule that fits but we have to repeat basic training and it is corrective "pop and release" training with a slip rope. The trainer explained it was for corrective behavior and to get her attention. When working on loose leash walking she told me to stop at a point and ask her to sit, so I did and Stella sat like a good girl but the trainer told me I did it wrong by not popping her then telling her to sit. The next class was heal and if the dog lags behind you are to quickly pull her up to you then release. I felt like I was tugging a pull toy and it seemed like the slip rope never loosened enough. Does any of this make sense? I feel like I am confused and confusing my dog with this type of training. Do we stick with it or go back to all positive or combine the two? please help
thanks again
Maureen
Stella's Mom
Brindle Boxer 9 mos old
We started and completed puppy training at a local Pet Smart with positive reinforcement and clicker training with moderates success. The trainer there got promoted and left, I was not fond of the replacement and the new schedule didn't work for us. Some time lapsed and we recently found a trainer with a schedule that fits but we have to repeat basic training and it is corrective "pop and release" training with a slip rope. The trainer explained it was for corrective behavior and to get her attention. When working on loose leash walking she told me to stop at a point and ask her to sit, so I did and Stella sat like a good girl but the trainer told me I did it wrong by not popping her then telling her to sit. The next class was heal and if the dog lags behind you are to quickly pull her up to you then release. I felt like I was tugging a pull toy and it seemed like the slip rope never loosened enough. Does any of this make sense? I feel like I am confused and confusing my dog with this type of training. Do we stick with it or go back to all positive or combine the two? please help
thanks again
Maureen
Stella's Mom
Brindle Boxer 9 mos old