As I said before "EACH" dog is different. It didn't ruin my dog,just helped him understand where he was in the pack. He is now 6yrs old and a very well adjusted chi. Better than most that I have met,that is why I literally had to talk my husband into a chi.Now they spend most evenings together. Not knowing how much experience a person has in training a dog. I would certainly seek advice,which the op is doing and should still choose what is right for their dog,sense none of us are there. Just as I asked for help although I have trained not only my dogs but others. Everyone has an opinion and can give it,that is what the op is asking for. I simply shared what worked for only one of my six dogs.This does NOT make me incorrect. If there had been ANY adverse reaction I would not of done it again just as you experience,it was not a good thing for your dog. I believe that I even stated that ALOT of gentleness and soft speaking should be used at the same time,that there should be no agression on the owners part.
If it doesnt work then dont use it.
I think that it would also depend on how much experience a person has in training dogs,how many and how long. |