Field notes · Dog training in Angier & Raleigh, NC

Why is my trainer so blunt about the risks?

Because a softly worded warning gets discounted, and the tempting shortcut is usually the one that gets somebody hurt.

Finn, episode 200. I've started mentioning it very bluntly to people — you will have a temptation, because you like your dog

In the trainer's words

I've started mentioning it very, very bluntly to people, because I found I was not blunt enough - I've always been really soft. You will have a temptation, because you like your dog.Kelton, Head Trainer, Angier K9 Consultants

Seen with 1 dog: Finn

1 recorded moment, each one linked to the exact second it happens in a full training session published unedited. Trainers call this say it bluntly or it will not land.

I've started mentioning it very bluntly to people — you will have a temptation, because you like your dog 18:26
Finn · episode 200

I've started mentioning it very bluntly to people — you will have a temptation, because you like your dog

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