As I am a trainer here are my thoughts. Fired THe trainer now.
Any time you feel a trainer is endangering your dog you are right and have the right to tell them NO ! and you know I rarely use NO!.
Most of Petco " Trainers" are just in the learning stage and there be not a chance I let them near my dog.
There is never any reason to touch a dog push or shove to train.
There are tons of other ways to get a dog working without using food.
Never if a dog is concerned about another dog is there ever a chance they will get over it. Social skills are much needed but getting over it not soical skills.
Fire the trainer now... If you let me know where you are I can TRY and find a postive based trainer...... Just send me a PM and I get back to you on if I can find you someone.
JL |