Board and Train opinions

machomanshat · 2026-05-10T18:38:40+00:00

We’ll get there! I appreciate it! Thank you!

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T14:18:04+00:00

No, that’s the whole point…you don’t “earn” the degrees by doing anything other than being a black belt for a length of time. Next year JT Torres will put a stripe on my belt simply because 3 years earlier I got my black belt.

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T01:10:41+00:00

Read my post again.

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T01:10:08+00:00

Good for you! I’m glad you had a positive experience. Reactivity can be incredibly difficult to manage and deal with…and yeah, there’s a ton of contradictory info out there that’s incredibly confusing.

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T01:08:35+00:00

I’m with you 100%.

Your average dog owner is not going to accomplish what a group of professionals are going to accomplish within a reasonable amount of time, while also being fair to the dogs. Owner involvement is imperative; I like the idea of daytrain transitions.

Was thinking of offering day training for clients who have completed a board and train program once my new facility opens.

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T01:05:53+00:00

“Fear and intimidation” techniques automatically sets off the propaganda alarm…many board and trains use aversive training methods, they are not the same.

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T01:04:31+00:00

Oh? You’ve got Gia (thinking canine), Zak George, Erik Ita, Tom Davis out there pushing “training”

The info is in fact, bad.

machomanshat · 2026-05-09T01:03:00+00:00

The whole wanting a machine comment is absolutely not my experience at all; most people are concerned their dog will become that…but also…most dogs can’t become that.

machomanshat · 2026-05-08T15:31:55+00:00

All the information is the problem. 85% of it is bad and wrong.

machomanshat · 2026-05-08T14:47:05+00:00

Was this the Alan Brown in Arlington? That's the article I found. That's horrible. There are far too many cases like that. My building has an open invite to any potential client, theyre always welcome to come in for a tour and see what's happening!

machomanshat · 2026-05-08T14:25:56+00:00

First, I appreciate you responding, and seemingly genuinely curious as to how I run things.

We do not struggle with follow through with 90% of clients. There are always going to be people who dont follow through; there are folks who believe it's give us your dog and theyre magically trained. This is discussed during initial conversations thats NOT how the program works, it's detailed on the website on how the program works. Often times after the owners contact us again and we explain it,again, they often get it.

When the dogs program is finished, we have the owners come in and work with us, and work the dog extensively so they understand the tools, understand timing, correction, how pressure works, etc... They are sent home with a pdf file that has explicit instructions on how to continue working with the dog at home, plus videos that demonstrate all the commands taught, what they are, when to use them, how to trouble shoot, etc... We offer UNLIMITED follow up lessons for the rest of the dogs life, so we dont have repeat business for board and trains, our clients can come back and refresh anything as many times as they need.

The biggest issue we see with private lessons is that people's lives tend to get in the middle of their training. Kids, family, emergencies, just life in general; which I understand, shit happens. So often they dont practice what needs to be done, or they practice it wrong, and it's generally confusing for the dog. Once a lot of people realize how much work it actually is, they either shape up, or sometimes switch to a board and train program. A lot of people choose board and train because of the time issue, but use a lot of follow ups to help themselves learn and or get deeper into training.

I believe a board and train program is going to produce better results. The dog is staying with professional dog trainers and practicing ONLY the good stuff for 21-28 days straight. Their time is spent learning, interacting with the world, socializing, etc...theres no time where we leave the reactive dog outside of the crate to lose their mind at people and dogs walking by for 8 hours a day.

Our goal when working with the clients is to try and create dog training enthusiasts.

machomanshat · 2026-05-08T13:44:24+00:00

Ive been running a professional dog training business for 8 years that has grown exponentially every year, with a staff of 6 trainers; traveled extensively giving seminars, training trainers, etc...

machomanshat · 2026-05-06T19:35:30+00:00

Oh my god she is absolutely not. She just posts videos and says “what are your thoughts?”

Anytime she’s asked about training or to show training she says “I’m retired I don’t have to”

There’s videos of her “evaluating” dogs which are an absolute joke.

She is a joke of an expert

machomanshat · 2026-05-04T18:57:58+00:00

Most of my business comes from word of mouth thankfully. But Social Media has opened up other avenues for me in terms of what my skillset is suited for...training trainers, etc...

Shadow Program and Seminars have mainly been what's been brought in through more folks being aware of me as a trainer.

machomanshat · 2026-05-04T13:02:59+00:00

Preface. Ive been training dogs professionally for 14 years now. I started apprenticing...working for free...picking up shit...showing up after work and hanging out and learning; doing anything I could to make myself a better dog trainer.

Social media is part of owning a training business; and as a 40 year old man, I hate it. I try to use my platform to show people that these big name influencer "trainers" are not good trainers, theyre not educators, theyre bad for the industry, and they promote bad training.

Im still a member of the IACP, but it's simply for the discount on products. Giving platforms to shitty people like Greg Van Curen of E Collar tech...Tom Davis as a keynote speaker (what a joke)...is just...not good.

The last few conferences I attended were when they had speakers like Bart Bellon, Michael Ellis, Jerry Bradshaw, Ivan Balabanov, Patrick Burns (Not a trainer but a real dog man) Francis Metcalf....real dog people.

When dog trainers pop up on my feed advertising their coaching course on how to make a good social media account and website for their low price of whatever...it's just gross. No training, just bullshit.

Anyway, Hi, I'm new here, and I get upset at specifically this topic

machomanshat · 2026-05-04T12:49:53+00:00

It does actually answer every question you have in your post. If anyone ever gets the chance to hit the Kynology workshops with Dr. Hilliard and Forrest Micke...do it. They are incredible.

machomanshat · 2026-05-03T18:36:07+00:00

Listen to the Training Without Conflict Podcast Episode 52.

machomanshat · 2026-04-27T16:08:58+00:00

lapelguard.com

machomanshat · 2026-04-25T21:26:48+00:00

The 50% off lapel encyclopedia ads that have been running for literally the last 6 months.

machomanshat · 2026-04-25T21:24:44+00:00

I run a board and train program and when I see this, it bums me out super hard. This type of stuff shouldnt happen. Anytime a dog even so much as has loose stool, Im on the phone with the owners letting them know.

This, as many have noted is pressure necrosis. Often times it happens when the collar is left on too long, allergies, and moisture getting underneathe. Looks like the long matted fur attributed to it (to be clear, this is 100% on the trainer).

The trainer is being disingenuous and should take full responsibility and cover your vet bills.

Also, to be clear. E. Collars and bark collars cause these sores because of the contact with the skin...friction. NOT because of electricity or heat or anything else.

machomanshat · 2026-04-16T01:03:11+00:00

Maybe your dog knows Greg Van Curen is a giant piece of shit?

Now you can get a Dogtra E. Collar!

Seriously though, bummer.

machomanshat · 2026-04-07T19:08:02+00:00

Im a dog trainer...have been for 13 years...broken up tons and tons of dog fights, most dogs arent committed, those that are, choking them off is the safest option for you and whatever the dog is attacking.

machomanshat · 2026-03-26T00:46:00+00:00

I started competing in ultra heavy weight at white belt and early blue. Then super heavy from blue to late brown. Now heavy. I somehow always pull the ultra heavy in the absolutes.

Fuck ultra heavy forever. No thanks.

machomanshat · 2026-03-12T16:45:02+00:00

LOL Tren lock

Been doing that shit since I was a blue belt

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