To force the issue–or not

Whether you’ve met your canine companion as a puppy or an adult, training is an essential part of a dog’s growth. Dog-training methodologies can be broken down into three broad categories: traditional, modern and those that take a mix of techniques from both methods. Every training method (or combination of methods) can be roughly said to fall under these three umbrellas. While each has its camp of supporters — and endless discussions on-and off-line about how each is the “better” method — it is up to each individual dog owner to decide which method would suit them and their dog best.

It is also important to note that one should look beyond