| Re: Use of spray bottles in training
Pros of using spray bottles in training:
*Distracts dog from what they are doing wrong (possibly giving you the chance to be able to redirect them)
(moondog, you said earlier that squirting disengages the dog from you. I have found that it actually disengages my dog from whatever he is barking at or distracted by. It helps me actually get his attention back)
Cons:
*May need to carry one with you at all times
*Dog might become "bottle smart" and not respect you but respect the bottle.
*Not a fair correction if dog doesn't know what is expected of him
Just trying to put together a list here to make this discussion a little more clear. To me though, the one pro of using a spray bottle is worth it if you know how to avoid the cons.
Did I forget to add anything in the list?!? |