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Is Dog Whisperer methods too harsh?
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 296250" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Hang in there. Your dog is moping because he's no longer in charge and he's sulking. If you give way you will lose even more face and your dog will be happy (and uncoontrolled), but you won't be.</p><p></p><p>Dogs, like children, appreciate knowing who is in charge and what to expect.</p><p></p><p>I suspect the people who say this is abusive, are the people who lack the self-discipline to continue with these measures long enough to get results. They rationalise instead to justify their lack of follow-through.</p><p></p><p>Think - if you applied the same techniques to Tony, he would also be sad and mopey, being made to sleep on the floor or out in the kennel. But Tony already knows his place in the household, you don't need to train him in the same way (unless there are things you haven't been telling us...?)</p><p></p><p>Just five your dog a bit of extra TLC but always make sure you are maintaining the alpha position.</p><p></p><p>This is a big change for him, he has to learn that it's OK. Don't buy in to his passive aggressive emotional blackmail. The dog, I mean. Not Tony.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 296250, member: 1991"] Hang in there. Your dog is moping because he's no longer in charge and he's sulking. If you give way you will lose even more face and your dog will be happy (and uncoontrolled), but you won't be. Dogs, like children, appreciate knowing who is in charge and what to expect. I suspect the people who say this is abusive, are the people who lack the self-discipline to continue with these measures long enough to get results. They rationalise instead to justify their lack of follow-through. Think - if you applied the same techniques to Tony, he would also be sad and mopey, being made to sleep on the floor or out in the kennel. But Tony already knows his place in the household, you don't need to train him in the same way (unless there are things you haven't been telling us...?) Just five your dog a bit of extra TLC but always make sure you are maintaining the alpha position. This is a big change for him, he has to learn that it's OK. Don't buy in to his passive aggressive emotional blackmail. The dog, I mean. Not Tony. Marg [/QUOTE]
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