In Dog Training The Process Should Be Dictated By The Results, Not The Other Way Around
It is hard to argue that the process used should not be the one that gets the best results, yet here we are. In dog training today there is an immensely flawed philosophy that is fiercely promulgated by dog trainers and even “professional organizations” that are looked up to by the average pet owner, and many professionals in the field, today.
The result is that people are brain washed before they have even sat down to think about it. They already believe that aversives in dog training is bad. They already believe that it will cause harm. They already believe that corrections in dog training are not necessary or are only necessary for “bad” dogs.
The loudest critics of effective training in the dog training industry are the most deluded, often totally discounting genetics as well as the outcome of the training.
Those things matter. And any good trainer should be able to explain in a way you understand why this philosophy doesn’t work and why we need to include accountability with negative consequences in the training. Whether we are talking about behavior modification or off leash obedience.
The goal should always be to build the safest, most reliable dog, who is as confident as they can be, and create the most harmonious relationship with its owner possible. If the goal instead is “never use aversives”, results will vary (because the goal is not results oriented, it’s process oriented). And people need to take responsibility for those results.
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Minute-by-Minute Breakdown
- 00:00 – Kati opens with a trigger warning and asks listeners to subscribe for support.
- 01:00 – She says the dogs still trained through a busy weekend because she cannot take weekends off.
- 02:00 – A nasty comment on her post prompts her to address attitudes toward proper training.
- 03:00 – She argues real training requires a downside for non-compliance, not optional tricks.
- 04:00 – She rejects excuses that accountability means something is wrong with the dog.
- 05:00 – She says friendliness, size, or personality do not change the need for accountability.
- 06:00 – She says she rarely speaks in absolutes, but believes this issue has no exceptions.
- 07:00 – Even exceptionally compliant dogs may still need correction for true reliability.
- 08:00 – She says the result, not the process, should define whether a dog is actually trained.
- 09:00 – She describes owners absorbing false anti-correction messages from classes, media, and friends.
- 10:00 – She says food and repetition are only step one before adding required consequences.
- 11:00 – She warns critics claim corrections cause fear, aggression, and damaged relationships.
- 12:00 – She says owners are responsible for their dog’s choices and compares dogs to autonomous weapons.
- 13:00 – She says dangerous off-leash behavior and broken commands are the owner’s fault.
- 14:00 – She says avoiding accountability can lead to dogs leaving control and causing harm.
- 15:00 – She says off-leash freedom carries responsibility to prevent dangerous behavior.
- 16:00 – In consultations, she starts with owners whose dogs slipped out or attacked other dogs.
- 18:00 – She says owners of uncontrolled dogs often blame victims instead of their own dog.
- 19:00 – She argues anti-aversive ideology makes safety impossible and vilifies effective tools.
- 22:00 – She says critics’ contempt for disagreement is proof their philosophy is flawed.
- 24:00 – She says nervous dogs usually improve with corrections, despite critics hating that result.
- 25:00 – She explains anxious dogs need more reps, more guidance, and more time.
- 26:00 – She notes fearful dogs often lose interest in food, limiting reward-only methods.
- 27:00 – She says limiting training to one consequence type limits what can be taught.
- 29:00 – She says she will keep speaking publicly about what she believes is true.
- 30:00 – She says contingent consequences are teachable, so corrections are not random harm.
- 31:00 – She distinguishes behavior-based corrections from random physical harm and rejects fear around them.
- 32:00 – She says emotional discomfort about correcting dogs is normal, but corrections are not harmful.
- 33:00 – She compares managing emotions to managing dog arousal, using judgment over fear.
- 35:00 – She uses Hank as an example of a stressed dog needing longer, more structured work.
- 36:00 – She says critics care about ideology, not whether the dog actually improves.
- 37:00 – She says effective training should make dogs safer, calmer, and more enjoyable to live with.
- 38:00 – She concludes accountability is needed for leash manners, jumping, and reliable off-leash obedience.
- 39:00 – She closes by inviting listeners to email topics or send fan mail.