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Old 01-16-2008, 04:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
missfancypants25
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Originally Posted by MyPemCharlie View Post
I don't agree with the instructor suggesting tapping the dog's nose as a correction (I know your not "hitting" or hurting her, but that is an "old-school" training method). Other than that one thing, the training seems terrific! Keep us posted on her progress.
I know, I felt a little uncomfortable about that too. When I did it myself it was more like a few gentle pushes, but doing it with my fist didn't make me feel good. Even if I didn't like it, it did work and now she knows what to do when I say "off" so that part is over with at least.
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