How do you train a dog?
I have seen many questions on training dogs in here, and the advice runs from on end of the spectrum to the other.
So, my question is: Is there ONE method of training that works for every dog?
Oh boy, Kats, this will be a hot one. OK, here we go. Although there are many members, friends and associates that will tell you there is only one method to train a dog for a specific discipline, I do not totally agree with that. I know of clubs in Holland where they have one training method that is used on every single dog that goes there to train for their PH I title, or police dog title. Now, while I happen to think that there is more than one training method available, I also think that there is also a limited number of ways to train a dog to do scent discrimination for example. I do understand that there are dogs out there with very different temperaments and different training methods need to be employed to clearly communicate with them, but, again, there are a finite number of ways to train a dog to RELIABLY exhibit a behavior. In th end, yes, it is not about different training methods really, but about different ways to tell your dog what you want done and have him do it every time. I cannot wait to see what others will say.
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