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Nancy this is the real disconnect. I feel it is the other way around. There are a few prominent trainers that act that way but the majority is collar trainers acting like positive trainers are...

MG, let me set you straight. The edited post was one that said this is typical training. It was a link to 2 videos of me running short handling drills. However they showed up as Xs and could not be...

Steve, thats a good question and one I think that needs to be addressed on here. Il think there are several reasons and not everyone shares the same thoughts on it. I am NOT anti collar. My dog...

Yup, it's a wonder my dogs pick up ducks. Keep it up MG

I have fun with Copter Doc on other forums. We train differently but he is a knowledgeable guy and offer good advice. I also know he can dish and take it.

Sorry to disappoint Bert.

MG as usual I have no idea what you are talking about.

I think its the same as always. There are certain topics that usually start a fire. Mine being one of them. But honestly who cares. I just hate when threads get derailed by people only wanting to...

No problem. I have done plenty of ecollar training and have nothing against it.
I have just recently been corrupted by Milner:)

That's great! Congrats

I think I can handle it.

Just having fun the same way the poster that mentioned collars was having fun

If you need a collar to make a dog come to you then you have issues with training;)

This doesn't have anything to do with positive training. This was just a lack of training. That could very well happen to a poorly trained forced dog.

Im not sure I understand the question.

But I think positive only trainers will see that punishment in the way of using a check cord is acceptable if bdealing with an out of control dog. But I...

I'm pretty much all positive now. I just recall and simply if there is a failure.

Stepping on the leash is considered punishment whether it was intended or not. 100% positive trainers rarely punish in the field. It's technically should be called 98% positive. :)

yes....thanks!

I cant get a decent picture of my kids to save my life!

Yes I think they probably learn that but I don't care either way. It's an easy way to steady a dog. When I train with other dogs we do this and then rotate retrieves.

Your Dog will be rock steady. It's so simple to do.

Non retrieves.

Throw 10 marks and pick them up if he remains steady let him get one as a reward. He's got to learn not every mark is his. After 1 week he will show huge improvement. You might...

Thanks all. Of course Ive liked every dog Ive ever had but this one has me really hooked! I have big dreams for this one.

I made a little video of Rooster's first year. I have really enjoyed this dog more than most. He is really talented and I look forward training him up over the next year. I hope you enjoy! He turns 1...

One thing I have discovered. I scuba dive a lot and I'm in and out of the water and riding in boats with salt water spray. I always used Coppertone sport until I discovered Bullfrog. Bullfrog stays...

Dive with the great whites in South Africa
Dry land duck/goose hunt
Dive with a whale shark

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