I Hope This Isn't True -- It Sickened Me !!! - Page 1

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Choking dogs out is indeed still alive and well and not a method I approve of in any way. I have working some nasty dogs and I have never needed to deprive them of air. Stupid and dangerous.


Whoaaaaa BIG EDIT:



"It seems that Schutzhund (utilized by police and military) is synonymous with hanging, helicoptering, slamming and kicking, but it is not only members of the police and military who do these things."


This quote is full of crap. Schutzhund has nothing to do with military or K9, and it is certainly NOT synonymous with abuse methods, in fact, most sport people I know AVOID strong correction because they are afraid of killing the dogs' drive. And I know many many K9 handlers who do no such thing to their partners! Whoever owns this site needs to get their facts straight!


Here's another:

"steel, sharp-pronged choke collars (euphemistically called "pinch" collars by the handlers) "

Clearly no understanding of how a prong (pinch) collar works. Properly used, they do pinch, not stab, nor do they choke.

I do not condone the "hanging method" in any way, but the owner of this website is not even remotely knowledgeable, either.  

Is this a meth induced hallucination? Where did I say that, exactly?

No one else has posted a reply, how does it apply then?

Can you read?  "It worked, but she's hoping for a solution that's a little less brutal..... "

Can't say I'd kick a dog across a yard, but I would not exactly be getting a biscuit and saying "now, now, please be a good doggie for mommy"" if a young dog starting beating up on my senior.  But I wouldn't expect someone who lacks knowledge of dog training to understand how to control aggressive behaviors. Less spamming crap, more reading, maybe you'll learn something.

KC,

You probably won't hear this from me very often, but I totally agree with you on this one.  This person seemed to be against any form of correction.  My wife found a stray yesterday that was most likely scared by a strong storm we had the night before.  My bitch is in heat and was probably being a little jealous/protective when we introduced them.  At the first sign of aggression, I picked her up and forcibly placed (not slammed) her on her back, grabbed her muzzle, and gave her a stern talking to.  I made her heel, platz, etc.  Problem solved.  It was certainly more humane than to leave the one dog on the side of a busy road or to allow either dog to be hurt in a scuffle.  And as a bonus, my girl learned that she does not have to take matters into her own hand while I am there and in control.

RFS

Well, I didn't read the thread that is being brought up here, but I don't see anything said wrong in what was quoted. Good for you, RFS, for knowing how to balance discipline fairly and not being afraid to apply it.

Tony,

I guess I could have taken a page from your playbook and just broken both of their rear legs and put them in a nice manageable wheelchair.

RFS

My girl is about 75 pounds, and there was no kicking involved. 

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