I really appreciate Josh's comments re:the shock collar information/training that Northern Star Mills gave to a customer. I have been frustrated by my inability to get my basset hound/lab mix dog to come to me consistently when off leash. Josh boarded my…
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I really appreciate Josh's comments re:the shock collar information/training that Northern Star Mills gave to a customer. I have been frustrated by my inability to get my basset hound/lab mix dog to come to me consistently when off leash. Josh boarded my dog for three nights in February. My dog learned and behaved so well for him that I asked him to demonstrate a few training techniques so I learned how to train her to come, heel, etc. He is so knowledgeable and patient that in 1/2 an hour my dog was responding consistently to me. The shock collars are so expensive but the knowledge I gained from talking to Josh helps me feel more patient and appreciative of my dog's efforts. A shock collar will not do the same thing, and it will not increase the bond you should want to have with your dog that comes from spending time talking to him, and working with him so that your voice and praise make him want to come to you and enjoy responding to you. I feel more love and affection toward my dog the more time I spend praising him and seeing his improvements toward my commands. Yes, I get frustrated and impatient sometimes, but I've learned that it's my job to improve my training skills by using a friendlier tone of voice, more praise, better treats and shorter sessions several times a day. As I am learning how to teach him, he is learning better and we get along better, just like my parent and kid relationship. Read Less