[QUOTE=Erin]I The point is not to make them submissive but to make them learn the rules - what behavior is allowed and what is not. QUOTE]
I disagree about making them submissive- I believe that they absolutely need to know that YOU are the leader. By submission, please understand I am not talking about "beating" them and physically or verbally abusing them in any way. It is a frame of mind. And they DO need a leader or else they themselves will take over that leadership role and that is where a lot of issues occur. I can compare it to correcting my child. If he cries or is uncomfortable, should I NOT discipline him? Of course not! We all know it is essential for our kids to grow up into decent human beings. I want my dog to be the same way- so people enjoy being around her!!!!!
The bottom line is that I do not feel that there is 1 perfect technique. You have to do what you are comfortable with and what works for your dog, as long as it is not cruel unusual punishment. Not every method works for everyone.
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