I certainly see nothing wrong with some collar training with larger dogs. You certainly can use a collar effectively without yanking or hurting a dog. With a collar, you can bring a dog toward you, help station him where you want him to be, and keep him from going where you don't want him to go.
And - I'm not sure about this "positive positive training" attitude that many of you have.
When my pup decides to pee in the middle of the carpet - I personally can't think of anything positive to say to him or do at that moment. I jump up immediately, and he gets a firm "No no," and he's quickly moved to a more appropriately place. The word "no" --- is negative - not positive!
I can understand positive training completely as far as not spanking, hurting, or ever being mean. I never do any of these things - but my pup gets negative feedback occasionally -- usually only by what I say to him or the tone I use .... (and I don't do this loudly or need to do it often).
A mother dog - gives her pups negative feedback often - she does this to train them and keep them safe --- and occasionally only so that she can have a moment's peace for herself.
Carol Jean |