I am a positive reinforcement trainer. My favorite tool is the clicker, my favorite pastime is freeshaping with my puppies. There is no greater joy in this world for me than to see a dog literally come to life, offering behaviors in order to make that click happen. I did have the brush with the prong for my labrador Velvet, put on by a well meaning traditional instructor, but luckily I was not able to do the corrections the way I was supposed to, so I threw that thing where it belongs... in the garbage, and never looked back. I will write about our training, what I am learning on my journey to be the best positive dog trainer I can be, and what happens along the way. I train in a dog club that has a majority of traditional trainers, so I am constantly confronted with what me and my other positive friends like to call "The Dark Side". I feel like there is a lot to learn, and I would love nothing more than to be able to convert some people to using PR by showing them, how wonderful a true relationship with a dog as a partner can be. I know we are raising many eyebrows, but I trust we are also raising awareness. Every change has started out small, and then avalanched its way into perfection. I am happy to be a part of this one.
My blog stars:
Velvet.... 4 year old black labrador retriever girl.
Bunny.... 3 year old white fluffy cockerpoo/Lhasa Apso girl.
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