Re: Shouting at our dog! It sounds like you have a valid reason for not managing. Farmers wives have a tough job at times. Doubly so with youngsters.
Re: Shouting at our dog! Don't feel bad - it's entirely your decision. I wouldn't go back either. You can either say that you can't afford the time or that the class doesn't really fit with your approach to training - both are true.
Re: Shouting at our dog! [quote author=Ems76 link=topic=6134.msg84820#msg84820 date=1401806863] dominance, show who's boss, they need to know their place in the pack, etc. etc. and the techniques given - lead yanking, asking them to sit and push their bottoms down, asking them to lie down before they have laid down, oh the list goes on. [/quote] Yuk. Sounds rubbish. Say what you want, so long as your pup doesn't go back. Saying you are too busy sounds sensible.
