Training Methods Across The Globe

***NOT ONE METHOD IS BETTER THEN THE OTHER***

Any one that claims that their method is better than another's should change careers. What they are really saying is that they don’t know how to implement the other methods, nor do they understand the other techniques.

These people are not trainers, they are the pretenders.

Not all dogs will respond to one method only!  Sometimes it is necessary to combine methods to get the desired results.
The professional trainer has to decide, upon evaluation of the pet (its breed, its environment, its behavioural issues, etc.), exactly which method would be best suited.

The truly professional trainer will, if necessary and if needed, incorporate a number of techniques to enhance the training within the weeks ahead.

If a trainer or training school speaks negatively of another trainer/school they are, in fact, revealing their own insecurity regarding their abilities and are attempting to justify their methods.  In other words, they’re trying to make the sale!
To all the trainers and training schools: remember, we all have the same goal -help the client achieve a good, obedient dog!

When that goal is achieved the obvious result is fewer dogs surrendered to the S.P.C.A. and other rescue organizations.

Across the globe there are trainers using a wide variety of techniques in training dogs.

Here are the major techniques: (All have Pros & Cons)

- Cookie training

- Clicker training (based on treats)

- Collar training (based on treat and collar corrections)

- Choker training (nylon, cord, chain, collar/choker, etc.)

- Pinch Collars (aka prong collar)

- Electronic collars
(come in a variety of models, depending upon usage)

- Throw chain
( **This evolved from the method where a fake arm was thrown at the dog to startle it and get its attention.**  Now they use a chain which is shaken to create noise, then thrown at the dog.)

Apologies if any techniques have been omitted.  These are the most popular.

Each method has, equally, positive and negative components. It depends entirely upon the way that it is applied and executed.

Example: Consider choosing one medical Doctor among the many; any one isn’t better than the others so the final choice is based upon one’s own comfort level.