07-08-2003, 01:26 PM
Quote:Originally posted by RoonerAhhh.... I could show you how to make them work. It's a timing issue and you can use a whistle just like a clicker.
If you scruff shake right, they wont think youre playing. Im not belittling your methods Luna, we all use what works for us. I know plenty of people the use clickers and whistles for training, but for me, they have never worked. But I do know how to implement those methods so if something doesnt work for me, Im adaptable.
I've used all the methods that you've used. Official dog training has really only been around since the 50's and so much has changed since the very beginning and it keeps changing, we keep learning new things. I'm not totally adverse to the harsher methods (Koehler methods), but, I use them as a last resort and even before I use those I rely on my voice first.