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The doghouse

If you're worried about your pet's health, please speak to a vet or qualified professional.

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Graeme Hall Dogfather

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DdyDaisyDaresYou · 06/02/2024 20:26

Can someone tell me why he's such a bad trainer?

I've seem him get heat on social media before but no reasons why, just that he uses outdated & harmful techniques. But I'm watching dogs behaving badly and I'm not seeing anything that I know to be bad training techniques??

No use of force or negative reinforcement, no "pack hierarchy" thinking...

Thoughts?

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CadyEastman · 07/02/2024 18:29

survivingunderarock · 07/02/2024 16:58

You can use a positive interruptor to break focus - no scaring. Say dogs name. Treat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Then name becomes a break in focus. Works extremely well and builds a great bond with your dog.

Ah that's good, that's what we did. Said her name and gave her a treat.

Seasaltsquall · 07/02/2024 18:54

Yllasin · 07/02/2024 07:49

What annoys me about Graeme is that I've never heard him mention the exercise needs of the 'problem' dogs he's called to.
There have been many high energy breeds featured, eg collies, that have fixations or other behaviour, and there is no mention of how much exercise the dog gets. It may be that it gets loads of exercise and is still exhibiting worrying behaviour, but the audience don't even hear a mention of it. I think he should be pushing that aspect of dog ownership.
To my mind, other aspects of what he does are up for debate and (while I haven't watched every episode!) I haven't spotted anything I would consider cruel.

This! I would expect it to be in the very first discussion he has with the case he's dealing with. Exercise and draining the energy in whatever format is paramount to a dog being well balanced. He NEVER asks. I agree with everything you have said.

Seasaltsquall · 07/02/2024 19:03

This is huge. So many people have wooden floors and dogs whose joints and toes will be severely affected by trying to jump/walk, effectively on an ice rink. So much more meds to be highlighted about this.

lifeispainauchocolat · 07/02/2024 19:13

Seasaltsquall · 07/02/2024 19:03

This is huge. So many people have wooden floors and dogs whose joints and toes will be severely affected by trying to jump/walk, effectively on an ice rink. So much more meds to be highlighted about this.

I've read loads of threads on here where people have gone "eww" at the idea of dogs and carpets, but dogs and slippery floors are such a dangerous combination imo. It's not just puppies and elderly dogs that are at risk either - any dog can slip on a wet floor and tear a muscle or break a bone.

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