I just sent this to my MIL in an e-mail and it got me thinking about how many of you on this forum use clicker training/positive reinforcement training? Did you always use it or did you convert from traditional methods? I'd love to hear your story of when the "the light bulb turned on" for your dog!
I always thought I had a good relationship with my dogs, Dehner (Great Dane)
probably the most. And with Pete, well you know we always called him
"Big Dumb White Dog". Well, it's more like I was the "Big Dumb Blond
Girl" (me). Before I started working with him with positive reinforcement
trying to train him was like trying to train a block of wood, almost.
He didn't want to learn, he couldn't see what good reason he would have
to do what we asked. Now he is so excited to learn. I'll have to show
you this weekend. You'll see the twinkle in his eye. It's
heartwarming.