Any body els hate these dog gadgets Squirt collars bottles with rice/pebbles in

Moreover the dogs quickly learn that the owner is dependent upon the gadget -- no gadget, GREAT - I'll do exactly as I please!

Add into that the current psycho-babble craze and it is a mess.

Lets add to the list:

"I gave my dog a 'time-out.'

Uh huh.he is going to sit in a room or his crate, figure out why he is there, think about his sins and conclude he shouldn't do that again. If a dog can do that, they should be applying to Harvard.

"I tried "tough love' by ignoring her."

Gee golly, now how is the dog supposed to reason out that they are being ignored because their owner is displeased with their behavior and not just busy cleaning the house becaue mother-in-law is coming to dinner or they are watching TV ? All the dog learns from that utterly ludicrious approach is they can do what they want.

"I only use "positive-only" training."

Goody - we can get rid of all laws with punishments if we just be nice to everyone and give them cookies (or something.) Guess that person would ALWAYS obey every speed limit even if they don't risk getting a ticket. Guess they are never ever going to ground their teenager for smoking pot - just bribe them with a new car or something.

"I "distract" him when he does something wrong."

Hmmm.seems like the dog got a twofer; (1) Got to do what he wanted and then (2) got his owner's attention and something else he likes.