dog training advice needed

Violanna

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daniellenc

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I love the gentle leader for puppies though it is self correcting and really doesn't teach them to walk politely on a leash. All my pups train on prong collars where I his master give the correction not the leash and provide the reward. Your dog learns to see you as the leader and actually grasps how to walk nicely on a leash.
 

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@Tom What do you think of the Gentle Leader Head Collar?
https://www.thesprucepets.com/gentle-leader-head-collar-review-1118500
Would something like that be helpful or useful in this case, at least while the dog is on leash? Until an appropriate human/dog trainer can be found, that is.

I think those are a way to mechanically avoid the problem rather than using training technique to correct and solve the problem. For a young pup that you just need to get a little control on, I'm not opposed to them and I think they can be very helpful. For an adult dog I see those as a way to avoid the problem rather than solve it. Solving that problem for an adult dog will also solve a lot of other problems.

For very young and mentally immature dogs, I prefer to avoid problems. Leash, crate or kennel. For older dogs, in most circumstances, I prefer to solve problems. Most problems are due to a lack of understanding between the dog and handler. Basic obedience, done correctly, fixes this problem, and makes most other problems disappear. I don't like to do a lot of compulsive training with mentally immature dogs, but it can be a useful tool in dealing with some adult dogs.
 

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Geez. Who knew there were dog threads on a tortoise forum?! Lovey! Yes,@Tom has good advise. Find a trainer that has many tools in their bag. Some call it “balance training”. Folks who have trained military, protection or protection sport dogs (French ring etc) are great. As Tom says, these people generally understand drive behaviors and how to work with them. They usually start positive but are not adverse to “adversives” if needed. If you can’t find one of those types (they are often busy folks) ask them who they would recommend in your area.
 
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