Herm Sprenger 2.25 or small pinch collar I use them for clarity of our leash communication with the softest of hand with feather like pressure on the smallest lightweight pinch regardless of the size of your dog unless your dog warrants a larger collar though it is rare
Ecollar ~ Mini Educator This tool goes from 0-100 We begin on your dogs working number usually 4 or 5 On my bare arm I BEGIN to feel a stem on 9 or 10 We compound all the leash work prior creating clarity with minimal corrections working to off leash recall as well as impulse control in situations.
Corrections
I do not correct to get behavior, I teach behavior and guide only correct once a dog knows the info and is making a choice. A correction can be "NO" the word, a snap of the fingers, a low level stem or a pressure release on the pinch. I like to bring the leash conversation to a micro moment so we can whisper our corrections or at least meet the dog where they are so we can begin to try to whisper. So I can guide to the appropriate choice and teach you to do the same. Corrections are guidance we are always teaching building our relationship with our dog the ultimate goal is your verbal word is all you need to get there you have to teach what you want. Dogs expect some sort of correction in life to know their place and keep the pack balance healthy.
"Every decision you make for your dog is a decision your dog is not making." Is a truth as old as the test of time yet it shows up subtly. Start today learning how you can step in and disrupt the small things as well as the big things change your relationship.
Outside influence
I also work with Doggy Day Cares for there are times when a dog needs to be a dog and loosen up We will never be a dog therefore balanced dog play is so valuable as well as experiencing balanced pack energy It fills a dogs soul for sure
There are times when a dog needs to learn outside the home Because of large unwanted behaviors & personality indifference Their definition of who they are in the home is too strong I can absolutely refer you to a trusted source
