Choke Chains, Shock Collars, and Clickers…Oh My!

It sounds painful…doesn’t it? Imagine how it feels to your dog. Yes, there are actually dog trainers in this world who still practice those archaic techniques to train YOUR best friend. Have you ever heard the expression “I would not subject my dog to that?!” It is an expression used with disdain to express something you would never do to anyone you cared about.

Using shock collars or choke chains, etc. to train a dog are what is known as “negative reinforcement.” Many humans have been the victim of such rearing as children and it rarely turns out well. Believe me, it won’t work on your dog either! You want a best friend who wants to go out of its way to please you…not FEAR you.

When I train your puppy or grown dog I never, never use negative reinforcement. I train humane. It rolls off the tongue as an expression, but it is much more…it is a mantra of mine. Check it out, visit trainhumane.net and discover more about me, Dennis Danskin. Please call me for a complimentary meet-and-greet at (702) 327-4744.

Now for the Positives About Holiday Adoption.

Earlier, I addressed the several reasons why you might want to wait into the New Year to adopt a new best friend. Now, the opposite of that…adopting a puppy as a gift right now to put a huge smile on the face(s) of your children. You will suddenly become the greatest mom or dad in the history of parenthood!

Here are some other reasons to adopt NOW –

 

1.  With everyone home there is extra time to interact with your new puppy.

2.  You just rescued a life and made a space for someone else’s new best friend.

3.  A study showed that 86% of pets adopted during the holidays remain at home.

Now, for the training. Oh yes, your new puppy does not come with an instruction manual. I am a phone call away, and if you are comfortable, I will train your new addition in the familiar surroundings of your own home. Please visit my website at trainhumane.net to see my methodology and call me for a complimentary in-home visit at (702) 327-4744.