[lynzy420]

In all my years of owning various large dogs, more than 20 including 2 Pitts, almost all of them more than 3 years old when I got them, almost all of them from bad situations and with problems, WE NEVER had to resort to any form of dominance, we trained all of our dogs, newcomers and puppies with food, love, treats and commands.

One morning while in the yard feeding my pack I told one to STAY cuz she was hyper...she sat and stayed...I went to work and the neighbor called me to come home cuz she was in the yard squealing and howling...I never gave her the command to GO so she STAYED!!! I had to come home and tell her....

My dogs were both watch dog and pet, babysitter and cuddlebug, but they all learned because we took the time and were very routine and consistent. I've had problem dogs etc., but always food and treats and consistent routines and lots of love brought them in to conformation.

I have never EVER had to, or thought of hitting, swatting, humping, forcing, holding etc, to get them to conform. I totally do not believe AT ALL in that form of training. I am above the pack, not part of it...I do not think that any of my dogs have ever looked at me as one of the pack....

I will say this...my Yorkie is spoiled but when I snap my finger and point she puts her head down and creeps away....she is not as well trained as my other dogs...Yorkies are little pissers....hehehehe