I don't know how I feel about the spray bottle...on one hand, I don't see it as all that terribly harmful...on the other hand, it *does* bother me if it causes actual fear. I couldn't see spraying my kiddos bc I know I'd feel bad doing it.
BUT if I was in a situation like you were, I may feel differently and may need a different approach like you're taking, ya know? So I can't really say what I'd do. One thing I might try instead/first is using noise to interrupt the behavior...ie, using a metal can full of coins/nails and shaking it really hard near the pup when trying to interrupt a behavior. The problem w/ your situation, though, is that you're in an actual class and this noisy can might inappropriately scare other dogs...but I don't know...maybe something to discuss w/ your trainer and/or try at home?
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