The most imprtant lesson I have learned is pay attention to what the most experienced folks on this board suggest. You mignt disagree, and subsequently figure out your were wrong.
For example, after my GSD had surgery, he was very aggressive toward the vet. The vet suggested I was not in charge, and said I should pin him down, and let him know I am the Alpha leader.
Almost without exception, the folks on this board said that was wrong. Use NILIF, visit the clinic often, and get your dog to be comfortable again. There suggestions worked, and there is more constructive advice I have gotten.
This above might be a bit off topic. Lessons from my dog, he will never have an E-Collar. I know this is a much debated subject, but in Timber's case, like me, he does not like getting shocked, even a nick.
For example, after my GSD had surgery, he was very aggressive toward the vet. The vet suggested I was not in charge, and said I should pin him down, and let him know I am the Alpha leader.
Almost without exception, the folks on this board said that was wrong. Use NILIF, visit the clinic often, and get your dog to be comfortable again. There suggestions worked, and there is more constructive advice I have gotten.
This above might be a bit off topic. Lessons from my dog, he will never have an E-Collar. I know this is a much debated subject, but in Timber's case, like me, he does not like getting shocked, even a nick.