Karen L.

Lot of treats and positive training/praise methods get lot quicker results than being forceful. The dog will also not likely to become aggressive later in life as well. When I aquired my Lab/pit mix, I had to find a really good trainer and… Read more

Lot of treats and positive training/praise methods get lot quicker results than being forceful. The dog will also not likely to become aggressive later in life as well.

When I aquired my Lab/pit mix, I had to find a really good trainer and quick to help me with his behavior problems. The lady I ended up picking was wonderful in helping me train Domingo out of his bad habits, one being VERY aggressive toward ppl and dogs he didn't know. I rescued him from a very abusive home where all he knew was pain and very restricted confinement. The trainer worked with us for months and now he's very proud to be who he is and greets everyone he meets with kisses instead of growls/attempted attacks. What was her main method of training? Treats and tons of it along with praise and play time for being a good boy. She also uses hand signals combined with treats to show the dog what she wants him/her to do. Choke collars and yanking on leashes is forbidden in her classes. Whenever Domingo sees his trainer now, he just HAS to go over and say 'Hi' to her and gets tons of praises from her when he does. Read Less