A potential client called me up the other day. She was interested in off leash training but she was hesitant about the e-collar. She said she wanted her dog to perform commands because it wanted to, not because the dog was afraid of the consequences.
Naturally, no one wants their dog to be afraid if there’s an option not to be afraid. She said she had heard that positive reinforcement was better, and wanted a “fear free” experience for her dog.
Who wouldn’t love a fear free life? It’s…scary….to feel fear, and I’ll avoid consequences till the cows come home. If there was a way to show up late for appointments and avoid late fees, you can bet your bottom dollar I would show up late, especially if it meant catching a few extra ZZZ’s in the morning or having time to swing by Starbucks. Does that make me a bad person? No, it makes me a person who likes sleep and coffee.