ROFL, a degree in my field? That hardly qualifies me to do what I do.
You can go to school to learn to become a dog trainer, learn on three different labs in 8 months and get your certification. No, sorry, I've learned hands on from the age of 8 until now, beginning in Japan and now here in the United States. I don't think I was able to conisder myself a professional until I was 19 or 20.
I have plenty of other things to be worrying about, other than your views and beliefs on what is right and what is wrong. You're the kind of individual that no matter what is said, you still think you're correct. Bickering isn't something I like to entertain.
If ever you find yourself in Grayslake, Illinois or happen to make it out to Glendale, Arizona, please give me a call. I'd LOVE to show you some of my abilities.
This isn't me "running", it's just me knowing when to quit and I'm done entertaining you for now.
In closing-I stand by my original statement that to crate your dog (large breed-8 hours); (small breed-up to 6) is one of the more humane and ethical things you can do. It will not only stop many unwanted behaviours from beginning, but also is handy in ceasing ones that have already begun. Ideally, you wouldn't need to crate your dog. But to think it's inhumae is simply assinine (sp?). If your dog is having issues w/ being crated, but this is something that you require or desire, you can teach your dog to be in his/her crate, it doesn't come natural to all dogs. If a crate isn't a tool that is needed, fabulous and congratulations.
I think all owners should rear their dogs as though they were to be giving them away at some point in the future. That is to say, that you shouldn't tolerate any little mannerisims that your neighbor or a family friend couldn't tolerate as well. What if (god forbid) something happened to you tomorrow. You should know that your little one won't be put in a shelter or worse, because no one wanted your little guy because of some little behaviour that you didn't mind, but others most likely wouldn't tolerate.
In essence, your dog should tolerate and trust that whatever you ask of him/her is okay and they should comply.
Feel free to contact me via e-mail if you'd like. I'll be busy for the next week and most likely won't be able to get onto YT until then.
topsredhead@yahoo.com
And if you'd like to have fun googling, you can look up Alex Rothacker and Swee Pea. He's one of my bosses at a local facility and that's where I learned to call myself a professional and further my career.
Thanks in advance and have a Happy Thanksgiving!