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For some breeds this can be good advice, however be suspicious, ask questions. Sometimes the reasoning for needing experience doesn't hold up as it is sometimes more about the human's self image, not the dog. Not trying to talk you into going back to looking for a Rotti, just that you might...

I do have a question for you...why do you think you need experience with something other than a Rottie before you get one?

may I suggest a bit of allowance for cultural differences and possible challenges with using the right words to express ideas when not writing in one's primary language.

I GET the desire to be able to protect one's self. Not only is that a natural, normal, rational desire, in the USA it is often written into our laws recognizing this. I believe I understand where you are coming from. I think we might have more of a language barrier to express ideas and...

Who is to say who is right and wrong? Basically anyone with a sound grasp of the laws of behavior. The laws of behavior are not matters of opinion anymore than gravity is a matter of opinion. you can deny gravity all you want, but it will still pull you down. Likewise, the laws of behavior...

having different preferences for applying a specific principle...not an issue. not realizing something is wrong in the plan, with a dog...that is an issue. if a puppy is fussy, whinny, or crys during a training session, something was aversive/not safe/not reinforcing enough. If they are...

Thank you.

Extinction is an valid behavior principle. However, there has to be history of reinforcement for there to then be extinction. If you are following your plan...then ooops, left dog into long, dog cries, fusses, whines, you let dog out, ensure there is no distress... you have a single event of...

Dogs that are aggressive can not do what you want. you actually need a highly confident, non aggressive dog that can learn to fight on cue no different than a sit on cue...but also stop fighting one cue. It is really no different than in the human world. we do not want aggressive people...

The root of your issue isn't being intact, it is Matching Law. Which is when there is competing reinforcement, the reinforcement that has a deeper history of being acquired, or is easier to get wins. To create an image of how this looks, equate a 5 second sniff to a small piece of chicken...

As I said...technically yes. BUT, it is not that simple in the real world. yes, something called single event learning is real and it happens. That is what you are concerned about. A legitimate concern, but only a concern and something to be mindful of. It is Not a given it will happen. I...

The Brown paper starts off with a fallacy. that dogs seek out dens. what is their supporting evidence? Even wolves do NOT seek out dens as a normal way of life. They do when giving birth and raising some pups, but otherwise not. And lets never forget...dogs might be genetically close to...

not a horrible video. I would think of the video as a glimpse at what SA training can look like verses a recipe to follow. Some of what was shown is in my opinion out of order. For example, the walking towards the door and opening, I would put that as a skill to be learned AFTER the dog...

The first key thing to understand is at 1 year old, the "socialization" window that we talk about in relation to puppies and helping them learn what is normal in their world, is gone. it's closed. you will not, nor would I advise trying, to "socialize" Mochi as you would a puppy. NOW, having...

As already suggested, this is not a problem. The reason is, one of the ways dogs learn is by what does something predict, and thus develops an association with that thing. This kind of learning is called Classical Conditioning or Respondent Conditioning. Right now the dog has no information...

I would argue there is nothing uncivilized about crates. nor do they have to be disturbing to dogs. I would further argue that the issue isn't the crate, but how the dog was trained to use the create. Methods, pace, expectations for progress etc. Another issue is often the advice given for...

Dogs can get into a bark for attention. this is because ANY attention is reinforcement, so they learn "I bark, I get attention". it is not devious, it is simply learning what works to get a a need filled. I have yet to come across any evidence that dogs will use urination to achieve this...

some questions. how soon do you see your self boating with this puppy? how often do you anticipate boating with this puppy or when full grown? when you are not boating, are you wanting/expecting the dog to only go outside? how you plan the training for this is actually more important than...

It is perfectly normal for a puppy as young as the OPs to not be "into BIG walks". this is normal. enjoy it while it lasts. Remember, at 16 weeks (4 months) they are still just getting started with physically developing. Bones and joints are NO WHERE NEAR complete with their development...

I will watch the Kikopup later as I don't have time right this moment. However, Kikopup is a GREAT source for sound training advice. BUT....you still need to be sure the advice fits the issue. And as Kikopup says there is no reason to use pain or intimidation to solve this. The first thing...