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I read a post somewhere not long ago that stated \"every dog has to have a foundation in prey\".Im not an expert by any means nor am I a professional trainer but I know as a fact this is not true.
Also, training agility and obedience with treats isnt the only way.Im not trying to argue which is better,just saying there are no absolutes in dog training.
As long as the training isnt abusive and you get the desired results their is nothing wrong with it IMO.
Personally I dont do any prey drive development like most do.Nor do I train with treats or ball rewards.I hardly ever use a tug and never work on a calm full grip.
My dogs still bite,jump,track and do obed.
I did a send away my 15 month old Mal the other day and a guy asked me if I taught him to that with a ball or tug...nope.
Again im not saying this is the best way but there are many ways to do things just as there are many different types of dogs.Just something to think about.
Greg
P.S. I hope this is in the right section.
Also, training agility and obedience with treats isnt the only way.Im not trying to argue which is better,just saying there are no absolutes in dog training.
As long as the training isnt abusive and you get the desired results their is nothing wrong with it IMO.
Personally I dont do any prey drive development like most do.Nor do I train with treats or ball rewards.I hardly ever use a tug and never work on a calm full grip.
My dogs still bite,jump,track and do obed.
I did a send away my 15 month old Mal the other day and a guy asked me if I taught him to that with a ball or tug...nope.
Again im not saying this is the best way but there are many ways to do things just as there are many different types of dogs.Just something to think about.
Greg
P.S. I hope this is in the right section.