I don’t open this can of worms often, but most dog owners have no idea how differently their training journey can go depending on what words they click on — “balanced,” “e-collar,” “fear-free,” “behaviour modification.”

If you’re frustrated, overwhelmed, or just hoping training will finally “stick,” this is the truth I wish someone had told me before I made choices I regret.

Come step onto my soapbox —
it’s friendly, it’s eye-opening, and I promise I’m not here to shame you. Just to help you see what no one warns you about soon enough.

We can take those misapplied skills, and turn the behavior struggles into strengths.

It’s not their first choice to exhibit distress, barking, lunging, or anything else of the sort.