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Old March 24th, 2011, 11:49 AM
BenMax BenMax is offline
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Originally Posted by Criosphynx View Post
Ditto this


I also agree with the label of "positive trainer" being used simply because the public would be confused otherwise



And with the dobe, yes you cant ignore self reinforcing behaviors. You need to actively teach an incompatible behavior while preventing as much as possible

Ill try and comment more when im off this stupid tiny keypad
On a personal level, I am curious as to how you and others would remedy the dobie situation without using my rather invasive method..
I ask as this weekend I have to work on a shelter dog with similiar issue. I would really like to try your suggestion(s) for my own observation and possible 'change of ways'.
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