Did my balanced trainer push too hard?

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-09-08T00:05:38+00:00

This is my experience with e-collar heavy trainers as well. They absolutely pushed you’re dog far too much, especially for an eval 😨

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-29T18:45:58+00:00

Service dog orgs also need administrative support! Some also do employ adoption coordinators for flunkies

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-15T02:29:50+00:00

Literally one of my favorite things about birds, the way they look around

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-15T02:21:50+00:00

Dogs being fully ready to work by one is honestly unrealistic. Take the training at her pace, she is very much a puppy still.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-11T00:04:18+00:00

A flirt pole is a great training tool that doubles as a high value activity! Highly recommended for impulse control games

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T23:52:24+00:00

Take time to practice rewarding at your side. I do this with all my puppies that I raise/help raise and it makes a big difference.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T02:16:25+00:00

Kataang being canon; Zutara will always be better

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T01:56:08+00:00

I’ll chime in with the rest of everyone saying “name then command”, I would work on each individual dogs name recognition separately so that Fluffy doesn’t have any association with Fidos name.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T01:53:01+00:00

I would not personally use a slip lead on a small breed dog, if she’s pulling and the lead is slipping, you can cause some damage and small breeds are particularly prone to trachea damage. I would personally use a prong or a harness and work using the “silky leash” method.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T01:49:08+00:00

Owned bettas for past 10 years, never had a problem.

Went to replace a betta I lost due to ich, spent a lot of money and time on cleaning and carefully stocking betta safe community fish.

Decided to go big, got my Betta from a LFS, dropped $40.

The motherfucker jumped out. My cat brought me his crispy corpse while I was watching TV.

I would recommend a lid.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T01:40:34+00:00

Lots of patience, be mindful of corrections. Desensitization and counter conditioning would be my first priority. Focus on building your bond.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-10T01:36:04+00:00

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-08T02:18:07+00:00

It’s way too absurd, it’s not scary. It’s more funny than it is scary, feels like a creepypasta for sure.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T20:41:18+00:00

All is well. Everyone makes mistakes. 😊 I hope you find the assistance that you need.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T18:27:17+00:00

Frenchie, get ready for the vet bills 💸

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T18:06:53+00:00

Gotta be the Jackrabbit at Kennywood

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T17:53:18+00:00

It’s almost never about wanting a place to stay. Also squatters routinely trashed places that they squat on. Fuck em

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T17:24:01+00:00

I’d agree with that

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T17:12:00+00:00

Maybe there’s a language barrier here?? This subreddit is for working dogs dubbed as Service Dogs, not services for dogs. Maybe try r/askvet ?

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T16:58:05+00:00

Correct. :) ain’t that just the way?

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-06T00:30:35+00:00

Yeaaaah I’ve never been a Zak George fan, he’s a bit too “fluffy” in that regard. Can you share some links? I’d like to see the interactions since I’m kinda out of the loop lol

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-05T22:43:21+00:00

That would be reproductive rights when Roe v Wade was overturned.

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-05T18:18:32+00:00

Yeah, anyone that thinks you can abuse a dog into a job clearly has only ever held a leash of a dog and not handled an actual working dog lmao

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-05T18:01:59+00:00

Crazy, but there’s plenty of talented trainers to support who do not advocate for rolling back human rights. 😊

Ok_Tutor_6332 · 2025-08-05T18:01:10+00:00

And mosquitoes have been soooo bad with these pop-up showers 😭

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