I am buying an ecollar for my dog for when we go to the woods to get an instant call back if we uncounted a predator like a wolf or coyote or if she chases after fowl or deer and she ignores my command, though she normally returns right away. The packaging says to not use it with metallic collars but to pair it with a collar or a harness. My dog pulls heavily on a harness until she runs out of breath so I’d prefer a collar so her tags are there if she doesn’t listen. What do you recommend?

An ecollar doesn’t guarantee a prompt return. If there are dangers in your area, I would keep her leashed. A vibrating collar could be a good off leash recall tool, they are often used for gun dogs, but they are…

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I am buying an ecollar for my dog for when we go to the woods to get an instant call back if we uncounted a predator like a wolf or coyote or if she chases after fowl or deer and she ignores my command, though she normally returns right away. The packaging says to not use it with metallic collars but to pair it with a collar or a harness. My dog pulls heavily on a harness until she runs out of breath so I’d prefer a collar so her tags are there if she doesn’t listen. What do you recommend?Read more

I love your posts and I know that the answers to asks are opinions you’re entitled to, but positive only training has its drawbacks. I used to be someone who was only ever positive only, but use balance training now and both myself and my dog are better off for it! It can be harmful in some cases to suggest a positive only training method. The dog won’t stop if you simply ignore it (like with the nipping), and especially not if you praise it with food merely moments after. Just my two cents.

Hmm, i don’t think I said to praise the dog after ignoring it. I said to praise the dog for staying calm while people are running. I don’t only preach positive reinforcement, ignoring a dog is a form of negative…

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I love your posts and I know that the answers to asks are opinions you’re entitled to, but positive only training has its drawbacks. I used to be someone who was only ever positive only, but use balance training now and both myself and my dog are better off for it! It can be harmful in some cases to suggest a positive only training method. The dog won’t stop if you simply ignore it (like with the nipping), and especially not if you praise it with food merely moments after. Just my two cents.Read more

So, I have two dogs and I have been feeding them both Beneful for their entire lives. I know that Beneful isn’t good for the dogs, but it’s what I can afford, I also give them plenty of meat and other dog-healthy foods on the side though. I recently went to the vet and they said that both of my dogs were healthy. So, my question is that even though my vet says that both of my dogs are healthy should I still try and change their food?

Knowing that you’re feeding your dogs one of The Worst foods, that has reportedly killed multiple dogs, isn’t taking proper care of them. By no means does anyone have to feed their dog the best of the best and blow…

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So, I have two dogs and I have been feeding them both Beneful for their entire lives. I know that Beneful isn’t good for the dogs, but it’s what I can afford, I also give them plenty of meat and other dog-healthy foods on the side though. I recently went to the vet and they said that both of my dogs were healthy. So, my question is that even though my vet says that both of my dogs are healthy should I still try and change their food?Read more