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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The prong collar became necessary when we had a puppy that weighed 80 plus pounds. After two weeks of daily training we were able to go back to the chain collar and a month later, leather. He sits, stays and doesn't pull on the leash.  Dog training is not for sissies but if you don't do it you'll probably end up surrendering your big dog or unable to take him out in public, and THAT's abusive.
Also, be sure to exposer puppy, whether small or large, to lots of handling by small children and strange adults. Dogs are territorial by nature and this must be trained out in puppyhood.[/quote]
Well, when puppy reaches 80lb and you still have issues with walking on loose leash - you missed something early on. Start working on basic obedience when your puppy 8 weeks old, and by the time she's strong enough to pull you - you'll be good.
Same for socialization - get your dog out as early as you can (after first couple rounds of shots - check with your vet), train him to ignore distractions, and meet other people or dogs properly (no jumping!).[/quote]

NP. Wow, aren't you just know it all busy body! We did all of that with our puppy, and yet he still ran to people like nuts when seeing people. We corrected, we took him to a trainer that was highly recommended in a group setting and she had no idea what to do with my high energy/social puppy. We missed nothing, we rewarded, he couldn't care less for hot dogs and treats or any food.  It took years to train him.  What pray should I have done to a puppy like that? Should I have been punitive and abusive to some level to exuberant hyper ball of joy?[/quote]

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