October 26, 2007

A problem with the use of the leash

Using a physical correction (i.e. leash) can be counter productive.
Case in point- the dog jumps up on people and you use a leash to correct him. The dog could develop a negative association. The dog may learn not to like people as it is a cue that something bad is going to happen. An oversimplification, yes, but something important to remember

Permalink • Print • Comment

Trackback uri

http://www.sitmeanssit.com/dog-training-blog/florida/palm-beach/robertburnell/15/a-problem-with-the-use-of-the-leash/trackback

Leave a Comment