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I'm not a huge fan of the prong collar either. A couple of the larger, more excitable pups at training where them and don't seem to be bothered too much by them and it does help manage them, but I just can't see putting Dudley on one. One of the trainers semi-suggested I get one for Dudley last night. We were practicing walking on a leash without tugging, something Dudley and I are terrible at, especially at training class where he wants to run up to everyone and say hello. I'm just not ready for one of those though. I think if I keep practicing with him, he'll be just fine on a leash.
Linda, glad to hear that your trainer was atleast responsive to your talks. At least she is aware that there is a problem with the large variety of ages in your class. It is kind of neat to know that she trains dogs for people with disabilities. What a very important job (I'm a special ed teacher). I agree she needs to realize that all dogs are not training for that type of job though, especially at puppy class.
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