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Originally Posted by shodanusmc  I have trained many dogs over many years, but after I sent Carlo to this school, I was sold and said any more dogs I have will go there. All done with positive reinforcement and praise. No shock collar, no prongs, no yelling, no treats for doing the task. A correction, do it again, praise. Start out slow, and add and reinforce each day. After the Boys are trained, Marge and I will go XX number of times with them, and we will work as a team. I did it with Carlo, who was trained to eventual off leash, and then when he was 3 and mature, protection training. That is one of them ain reasons carlo is a gentle Giant that I would trust around young and old, big and small.
As one person said, to each their own. I know where they go is the best, and could do a better job than I could, especially with Marge traveling and lifes other little responsibilities.
The Pups do not work for 8 hours, THere sessions are short, and fun, break, rest, repeat. |
Well, that sounds great! Really I was more curious... not intending to be critical... and as you both get XX number of sessions with them... that is the best. I can see where that is better too, for your lifestyle (with Marge traveling)... they'll get good, consistent lessons, not here and there as time and schedules allow.... I can see where this is a very good thing.
PS: Hehe: I didn't think they worked them for 8 hours straight... puppy revolt in the making!
Let me ask you this: Do they think that you bringing them home each night will affect their training negatively... not real bad but maybe take them longer to learn, or be a cause of distraction in some way? I know these pups (Yorkies, in general) really bond with their new owners fairly quickly, I would think not having them at home may be more harmful to their mentality... but nothing that couldn't be overcome...
And really Steve... I am not questioning your judgement at all.... anyone with a well trained Cane Corso has my respect... just trying to learn is all....
