Hi, I encourage all puppy owners to attend a behaviourist run Puppy Kindergarten and to study basic obedience in a motivational environment. I too dislike training where harsh methods are used, not everyone is born with the skill to communicate with their dog and they must be helped with guidance provided in classes.
People need to learn that they must "talk" with their dog not just clip on a leash to whatever collar and expect the dog to know what is expected. Rose T.
