Comments on: Positive Dog Training

By: rutgerspaws

rutgerspaws — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:10 +0000

I don’t see you …
I don’t see you using an e-collar or pinch collar in this video. I’m only seeing positive training methods here – verbal praising for correctly doing commands.

By: dogwriterwhisperer

dogwriterwhisperer — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:09 +0000

I am a Certified …
I am a Certified Professional Dog Trainer using mostly positive reinforcement training. I also purchased Adam Katz’ training videos and book. He is an exceptional trainer in my opinion. However, I agree with positive training methods for the average pet owner mostly because they do not have the proper timing skills, thereby confusing and inflicting unnecessary discomfort for their dogs. In the proper hands, e-collars and pinch collars work wonders, but not for the average dog owner.

By: costaricajones

costaricajones — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:09 +0000

The dog is wearing …
The dog is wearing a pinch collar. Look closely.

By: merlefisher

merlefisher — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:08 +0000

I see the pinch …
I see the pinch collar but obviously you are not using it to coerce the dog into doing something he doesn’t enjoy. THIS IS POSITIVE TRAINING. I own 2 Golden Retrievers and have had great success with both the e-collar and the pinch collar. My Male Golden who would not stop pulling on the leash became a pleasure to walk in 5 min after I fitted him with the pinch collar. GREAT VIDEO

By: communicanine

communicanine — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:07 +0000

The point of using …
The point of using e-collars and pinch collars is so that you don’t have to use those collars. You don’t see them being used in the video because they have been used in training. The end result is a dog that is happy to obey but also realizes that obedience is mandatory, the epitome of correct training.
If you bribe your dog, you will have to bribe your dog forever and will never get to as high a level of training as can be accomplished using the humane tools of e-collars and pinch collars.

By: cinnamontic

cinnamontic — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:07 +0000

because its a …
because its a golden retriver : )

By: costaricajones

costaricajones — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:06 +0000

Look at 0:45 and …
Look at 0:45 and you’ll see the collar.

As for only using it for training and then not needing it anymore: Remember: Reinforcement never ends. Unless you’re only working the dog around the same distractions in the same location– you’ll need ot reinforce the desired behavior from time to time. The training collars are a way of communicating with your dog. You don’t stop using them at a certain point, just like you don’t stop using words at a certain point, to communicate with your kids.

By: ricmac93

ricmac93 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:06 +0000

Now that’s a happy …
Now that’s a happy dog. Pinch collars do work. My 70 lb. husky/lab mix was such a strong puller my wife couldn’t walk him. I took Adam Katz’ advise, got a pinch collar and what a difference! He now ‘heels’ and pays attention to his walker. He’s happy when he sees the collar and leash come out and he sits to have them put on. I have a sled harness for him too and he can pull me on my bike to his big furry heart’s content. Pinch collars are a valuable training aid.

By: HannahB539

HannahB539 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:05 +0000

This whole debate …
This whole debate these days over “purely positive” and “traditional” methods kill me. If you ask me, all methods have their pros and cons, It REALLY depends on the individual dog as they are all different and will respond differently to methods. Pinch collars etc.. are NOT inhumane, ask any knowledgable person, though there is also nothing wrong with using treats to train a dog if it works. People’s opinions will most likely not be changed so this fight that people have these days is pointless.

By: assortedagility

assortedagility — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:23:05 +0000

Positive …
Positive reinforcement is NOT bribing your dog with treats. Anyone who is using rewards as a bribe is not doing it correctly.