[nagdu] What's up with all the scavenging anyhow?

[Kaye Kipp]

Yup.  I feel that way too.  I will give a leash correction when it's needed.
I praise or treat when my dog does what is asked, of course, but if I didn't
give Liberty an occasional leash correction, she'd be all over the place.  I
have had dogs that really didn't require leash corrections often though.
Verbal corrections worked.

Kaye

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Subject: Re: [nagdu] What's up with all the scavenging anyhow?

You know, folks talk negatively about leash corrections.  They DO NOT HURT
THE DOG.  It's a reminder to pay attention, and it's only if verbal doesn't
work.  I'm sick of hearing how terrible we are if we give leash corrections.
Pfui.  To not discipline a dog and to not show leadership when it's needed
is a crime.  Being consistent, fair, loving, kind, praising for good work,
using verbal correction totally works.  If leash corrections are necessary
they DO NOT break the spirit of a dog.  I've had eight, and none of them
have hated me, not worked for me, and have responded well.  You all do as
you like, but I'm here to tell you that if Nova needs a leash correction,
that's what will happen.  
Then she will focus on me and her work again, and will get praise.  nova
doesn't like to be in trouble, so usually verbal works well with her, but
not always, and when it doesn't, I will not be afraid to use what works.
Yup, I'm old school, but I'm 
thankful for the great training that I've had.    Debby and Nova

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