What is acceptable? I am in a couple of training clubs. One club is divided on methods. The curriculum for puppy obedience through avavaced obedience is old school, no treats, somewhat hard corrections. The trial and show dog trainers are a quite a bit more positve. I think they all correct their dogs but its not really something you see and postive methods are obviously used a lot.
The other club I train at is very positive and maybe more sport and show oriented. No harsh correction is ever seen on the field. Lots of treats are used and so are toys as lures. Dogs are “corrected” but not really forcefully. They are placed back where they need to be, and generally encouraged to do what you want them to do instead of scolded for not doing what you want them to do. An exception seems to be for sniffing and scratching habits. They are corrected quickly verbally or with a tap on the nose. I think it is because it is a very costly habit to have on the field during show or trials.
I wanted to get perspectives here regarding corrections. I believe in positive training but I also believe we should be able to discuss techniques and the realities of training dogs alongside others who have different philosophies on training.
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