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Originally Posted by JeanieK Cesar's method is to get the dog in the right state of mind. If a dog only behaves for treats then who is in charge, you or the dog? I'd have to say the dog. He has trained you well. When I do this behavior, you give me a treat. Good girl. LOL |
As I said, different training methods work for different people. So what if he gets a treat?? If it gets him to do what I want. Thre are many things he does now (like waiting at the door) that he does without treats now. The trainer I work with has 11 dogs and has trained MANY with positive training. She personally doesn't like Cesear's methods and has had to help people re-train their dogs because of it...however...don't attack me because I am NOT saying I am against Cesar. I am saying that different things work for different people. NONE of her dogs HAVE to have treats and they are in agility, heel excellant, and more etc. Most of them are strays from shelters so it cannot be because she got them from one breeder.
My dog knows I am the leader of this house. I sometimes find that compromise is good when you have a stubborn breed. I've tried some of cesars methods, didn't work for me but maybe it will for other people. Good.
I have people who compliment my puppy all the time for how well behaved he is: sits when bikes go by, heels, etc. ALL the time I get compliments and I still dont' think he is as well behaved as I could get him. I need to be more consistant on some things.
People can "rip" any training method: Postive means the dog has you trained and you rely on treats. Cesars means you have to have your dog "fear" you. Whatever, anyone can say anything. I think we should all respect our choices for training and be open minded when someone tells us that something is working for them.
Cesar's has worked for people here...good...I applaud them! I do watch the show occasionally to see if there is anything I would want to use. I am open to learning new things.
Positive works best for me and we are doing very well here. My dog does NOT rely on treats but does realize this...everything GOOD happens with my master/owner. If I pay attention and do the things she wants, good things will happen.
suzie