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That might be the way it is used in the snake avoidance training video you saw, but isn't representative of the only way or most common way to use the tool. Most trainers will use e-collars on the lowest perceivable level to the dog, on a collar that has 100 levels, that could be level 5 or 6 which in many cases is a level even we can't feel ourselves. The dog is taught what the stim means and how to respond to it. If you aren't familiar with e-collar training (and going by the post I have quoted I would assume you aren't :) ) it is unlikely you would even be able to tell when the dog can feel the stim. If used correctly the collar isn't a behaviour interrupter, or used to correct a dog for displaying anxiety or aggression. ETA: In my experience, low stim e-collar training is one of the least aversive methods of training. Many people incorrectly assume e-collar = high level aversive.

Yes I saw that post too. Sadly could have happened with any tool, when you have a handler who is misusing (or abusing) it. Any tool can be misused, I don't think the e-collar played any real part in that situation. I have seen literally 100s of dogs trained with e-collars, I have used them myself for years, like anything, abuse is in the user not the tool.

I wouldn't use it for anything else - I compare it with an antibiotic: it becomes a blunt weapon if used freely. I guess if such a collar is used for other training, with time the dog would figure out that the collar is something 'special', and might behave different when not wearing the collar. The dog should associate the shock with the snake, not with the collar. So I believe it is only justified using it when there is no other practical way of training possible as it is the case with snakes. I think a lot of people if they saw how modern e-collar training works would change their minds about it. I see no difference between using e-collars to train things like snake avoidance, which is a safety issue, and things like recall, which is also a safety issue. Both could be trained with other approaches, but using an e-collar is probably one of the easiest, and most reliable methods for achieving results. That's not to say everyone should use an e-collar but there are many applications for it other than just snake avoidance training.

100% agree If your dogs can't maintain obedience when you aren't there they are being opportunistic to seek reward. Its like taking a dog somewhere super distracting and expecting them to work the same as they would at home with no distraction around. Ignoring food on the table when you aren't there is another step in distraction work. I don't think it's wrong to describe a dog as naughty but if we are talking about why they do it, that's a different thing.

I couldn't care less if a breeder makes money breeding. If they are breeding responsibly and tick all the boxes, good on them. Most breeders I know will put any money they make off a litter back into the breeding program (buying more dogs, importing, etc), but even if they didn't, why does it matter?

Wisdom's birthday is on Christmas Day, and Blaze's b'day is on Australia Day... Daisy is three days after my mum's b'day, so I never forget any of theirs!

Take away distraction, what does he go "gaga" for at home?

I have a lot of proud moments with my dogs, I think they are amazeballs. But recently I have pulled Daisy out of retirement (she is 9 years old tomorrow) and have been taking her for a spin in Rally-O. She has passed both times we have been in the ring and I am really delighted with her work ethic and attitude (not something people would usually tie to a Beagle!). This was her run out from the other week!

Another brag for Daisy, 2/2 passes for Rally so far :) Now I need to find a third trial to enter to get her title!

I would treat it like any other exercise sheena - if the dog isn't offering the correct behavior it doesn't understand what is required. (A bit like how show dog people sometimes say they never train their dogs to sit in case they sit in the ring. That will never be a problem if the dog has a solid SFE) Aussielover IME a month really isn't enough time to train trial level heel work - though it also depends I guess on the criteria you have and what your goal is for the end picture.

She absolutely loved it! The video quality isn't super, but here is her run out. I couldn't be more proud of her attitude.

Awesome news Denali! I completely forgot to share a brag from earlier in the week. I pulled Daisy out of retirement and let her have a spin in Rally-o. She rocked! And her attitude was awesome. She took home a quallie and we have another trial next weekend. She would have finished on 95/100 and second place had I not stuffed up two signs.

That is awesome!! I have been working on both finishes lately with Daisy as I have decided to pop her into Rally too, so I can work on my handling before entering the Mals. I have an updated video of Blaze's front and flip finish for anyone who is interested in progression from the earlier vid I posted.

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Pups need to learn how to interact with you, so I teach them how to play with me and use their prey drive (i.e. playing tug). They learn the appropriate way to play with you, and while they are learning that I would manage them (for eg I have a puppy pen my pup would go in my living room) so they didn't practice behaviour I didn't want like biting, especially if they are doing so to get your attention.

Yelling, yelping, even scruffing would just make our pups bite you even harder. They like a fight :laugh:

Have you tried redirecting her to something she can bite? Do you have a puppy pen set up so you can contain her when you can't supervised her directly?

I can honestly say the amount of hair Daisy loses is the only thing that would stop me having another beagle. It is insane! The Malinois generally require a higher level of management than other dogs but there is nothing that would stop me owning more and more :)

Kavik Blaze's sire has his KNPV title. They can still be pedigree dogs (and ANKC registerable as we did with the semen we imported), it's just a title. :)

I don't use dog parks. Not just because of the risk factor but it has no purpose for me or for my dogs. I don't need to see my dogs running and playing with a bunch of other dogs, and letting them develop a high value for other dogs will hinder not help my goals

Gosh that breaks my heart, reminds me of our little Cherry dog who passed away not that long ago

I definitely wouldn't be letting them "work it out". teach the puppy what he should be doing. Get him on his own mat and don't let him have free reign to hassle the older dog, who may very well run out of patience with his behaviour soon.

I have a mother and daughter too and as with any pup/adult combo I ensure they are raised quite separately. I would personally train them to sit on individual beds not together. I also have a beagle who is an extremely confident dog too, but she doesn't have any tolerance for puppies so I ensure my 7 month old pup doesn't hassle her. This personally isn't something I would 'let go' - be proactive not reactive and train behavior you want to see rather than hope it will work out.

Poor temperament isn't likely to be due to his smaller size. It's either nature or nurture, if you raised him appropriately, it's genetics. I would be surprised if the other pups in the litter didn't have any similar temp problems, or other dogs in the lines did.

I don't have a problem with people who ask. I have a problem however when people reach out and pat your dog or grab them without asking. It's incredibly stupid to pat a dog you don't know without checking first if the dog is approachable. The number of adults I see doing it is shocking. I don't understand the general idea the public seem to have that if they see a dog out and about its their right to pat it/ grab it/ cuddle it.