In dog training there are two schools of thought: domination techniques vs. positive training methods. Here, Victoria talks about her views on each and why she uses positive, reward-based methods.
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It's Me or the Dog: Two Schools
In dog training there are two schools of thought: domination techniques vs. positive training methods. Here, Victoria talks about her views on each and why she uses positive, reward-based methods.
Added: Jan 8, 2010
Views: 121078 Views
Runtime: 02:18
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