Training, with Barb as the instructor, at her dingy facility was the worst experience ever. I attended every class (Puppy, Basic & CGC... yes I'm ashamed to say that I allowed her to bully me into the second two). I paid good money to be harassed, humiliated, and abused.
I went to another facility with my second dog. It that was clean, the trainer was just as educated as Barb purports herself to be, it was less expensive, and it was a POSITIVE bonding experience! I'm retaking CGC with my first dog and our new trainer! I can honestly say I CAN'T WAIT for every class. With Barb - I dreaded class day.
Better trainers are out there. Find one who practices what they preach. Barb - you are training the humans not their dogs. If you expect THEM to practice positive reinforcement YOU should too.
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