In my home we follow the Nothing In Life Is Free (NILIF) model. This means that my furkids (yes, I am working on this with the kitties as well) get nothing without payment -- be it laying down for their dinner, or shaking to go outside. I want my dogs to MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICES, so I allow them to make mistakes (to a point -- nothing that would endanger them or others, of course).
People forget that dogs are ridiculously intelligent (moreso than many people I know) and they WILL learn from their mistakes, IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO! Fear and domineering do not help a dog learn -- just the opposite, actually. How clearly do you think when you are scared?
Read the History and Misconceptions of Dominance Theory to learn more.
On a lighter note :)
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