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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I just had an intake/evaluation with a potential dog trainer. The issue we're having with our just-adopted, adult dog is that he pulls on the leash, to the extent that my kids can't safely walk him (and it's not so pleasant for adults). The trainer we met with today described his approach as "balanced," where he uses positive reinforcement at the beginning to teach the dog the expectations, but then uses corrections if the dog doesn't follow instructions after that.

That made me uncomfortable, as did the way he yanked on the leash to correct my dog during the intake. But if it's necessary, I guess I'll consider it.

And, while we're at it, recommendations for a trainer that uses only positive methods?[/quote]
One more thing. 
Right now you have an adult dog with unknown past and unpredictable behavior. And you need some results fast - like being able to walk your dog without being dragged around. 
It's probably possible to correct this behavior, but it would take a lot of time and resources from the whole family - all of you have to be patient and consistent day after day, and you won't see immediate results. 
Balanced approach with istablishing rewards first, and then using corrections will get you where you want to be faster, with more reliable results. 
Think about it
PS I hired a positive only trainrs from your dogs friend before. It was all hunky dory when dog was a small pup. Once he got bigger, and hormons kicked in - it stopped working, urge to establish dominance in the pack as second dog after the leader (DH) was so strong, that I have to use appropriate methods to show my dog who's the boss in our pack.[/quote]

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