Horrible Dog Training Advice That Could Be Hurting Your Pup

Do you have everyone from your uncle to your next door neighbor trying to tell you how you should train your dog? In today's video I talk about what you should avoid, and what you should do, when training your dog.
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Hey friends, I’m Terrie Hayward from Positive Animal Wellness, a professional dog trainer, dog behavior consultant, and educator. I make videos that help you learn how to train your dog successfully using positive reinforcement. My goal is to help set you and your dog up for training success!
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[@SteveReed-nf4pt]

I got an Australian healer about a year ago.When he was four months old and he was definitely abused. It wasn't the landlord that said no to the young lady's boyfriend.That was abusing the dog.That's why she gave him to me to get him away from her boyfriend.

[@janetrains83]

Thank you Terrie!

[@EvaK28]

Great info! It’s scary how anyone can call themselves “professional.”

[@manuelcosta2115]

Hi Terrie can you give me some advice on how to walk my dog from distraction like chasing cars and lunging on our walks thanks

[@TerrieHayward]

Hi @manuelcosta2115, You start by teaching incompatible/alternative options in a LOW distraction environment (like your living room) then build to more difficult scenarios. I also recommend a Balance Harness to keep pressure off of the neck. The key is to avoid him practicing the unwanted versions while you are teaching what TO do --and making that reinforcing :)

[@Thetoad738]

My dog has leash reactivity when seeing other dogs or when bicycles and motorbikes go by. The only thing that seems to snap him out of it is his slip chain. Can you recommend something more positive?

[@TerrieHayward]

Hi @Thetoad738. You start by teaching incompatible/alternative options in a LOW distraction environment (like your living room) then build to more difficult scenarios. I also recommend a Balance Harness to keep pressure off of the neck. The key is to avoid him practicing the unwanted versions while you are teaching what TO do --and making that reinforcing :) Too, the slip lead only "stops" the behavior in the moment, but won't teach what TO do. Also, it can create a negative association with the bikes, etc. which will only exaccerbate the issue. Teaching an "orient to me" cue in a low distracting spot first (and getting it fluent) will be key. Also, swapping to a Balance harness :)