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I don't have an issue with people who use corrective collars, as long as they're being used properly. My issue is with people who slap things like that on a dog, yank as hard as they can, or turn the level on the shock collar all the way up. That said, they aren't for me. My dog's on a...

Hm, I thought it was a very common thing? I've been told by other professional trainers who do bite work that prongs are used to keep the dog amped up, but not used as a punishment tool. Due to his arthritis and recently-torn ACL, my dog can't sit or lie down, and even stopping too quickly can...

You know your collars! Lol. I must admit, I'm surprised. (: Personally, I don't even like to use regular collars. I train my dog "naked" usually, unless I feel that there's a chance he can run off. Then I use a well-fitted harness that doesn't rub against his arm pits. But almost 100% of our...

Awww that's so cute! I've tried to feed my dog eggs. He just holds them in his mouth or drops them gently on the ground, lol. I've always had to crack them open for him.

You can hurt them. Dogs have extremely sensitive organs in their throat that can and will be damaged if you yank on them. There is a *massive* difference in "yanking the heck out of the choke collar" and giving them a collar correction. The other stuff you mentioned will not make a dog...

I believe that if you do plan on using physical or verbal punishment, you should also make sure you know to SHOW your dog what you want them to do - such as ignore the chickens.

Definitely agree with what Gifa mentioned, in terms of breed. Many Akita(both from American lines and Japanese lines) owners have said that their dogs only needed minor guidance, but were able to distinguish "pet" and "prey" pretty quickly. Generally, though, hunting and terrier breeds are going...

You have to know your dog, really. My dog, Lobo, would be greatly encouraged by the attack. He likes a bit of fiestiness, lol! Personally, through my dog behavior research(I'm currently learning about dog training, and have been studying for several years), I have found that it's easier to let...

My best advice is to simply manage, and just keep the dog away from chickens. That being said, I did do some training with my dog, teaching him that ignoring my ducks was more rewarding for him than staring at them or chasing them. I used a clicker, and just clicked the clicker and fed him a...