Dog trainers use deceptive websites
10 posts across 4 communities in the last 60 days; 60% from r/OpenDogTraining.
“Does anyone else think that the e-collar technique world needs more clarity? Low-level stim protocols (frequent) vs high level stim (infrequent), positive punishment vs negative reinforcement, introduction protocols- cue before stim vs stim before cue, Layer over leash pressure…”
“Hi everyone, I’m sort of new here, but have lurked for a while. This is my first post and I just want to understand if I’m making the right decision about a trainer. For some background, I have a 10 year old chihuahua who has gone through FF BAT training in the past for…”
“Take 20 people who know fuck all about dog training and split them into groups Group 1 does backwards/low stim conditioning/escape phase before giving dog chance to comply before applying the stim (avoidance phase) Group 2 uses exclusively forward conditioning (allowing dog…”
Several posts warn about Jeff Todd, an abusive dog trainer, who is now marketing his services through a new website. Users are encouraged to report the site for deceptive practices and concealment of criminal activity.
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“Hi everyone, I’m sort of new here, but have lurked for a while. This is my first post and I just want to understand if I’m making the right decision about a trainer. For some background, I have a 10 year old chihuahua who has…”
“Take 20 people who know fuck all about dog training and split them into groups Group 1 does backwards/low stim conditioning/escape phase before giving dog chance to comply before applying the stim (avoidance phase) Group 2 uses exclusively forward conditioning (allowing dog chance to comply before using the stim) Do this over a period of four weeks, see which dogs perform better and look better (see if dogs look good vs look like shit) Boom debate ended 🤷♂️ submitted by /u/mydogdid”
“Does anyone else think that the e-collar technique world needs more clarity? Low-level stim protocols (frequent) vs high level stim (infrequent), positive punishment vs negative reinforcement, introduction protocols- cue before stim vs stim before cue, Layer over leash pressure or not, etc. Tone work (conditioned punisher) or not. Pressure and release? If so, pressure removes at commitment or finishing? And so many more variables. Of course those of us with more experience can navigate this easi”
“Hey everyone, i really hope this is allowed to ask , I want to start by making it clear we do NOT support or agree with anything this trainer did neither did we ever agree on him "testing" our dog. This post is made only to ask if any progress is lost , if our dog needs a new approach , or if maybe I'm mistaken and this trainer was actually right. I'm also sorry for the long post but I'm at a loss Long story short our dog is a rescue , abandoned "guard" dog ( only”
“I would like your opinions on my dog's new trainer. He does allow the use of prongs or e-collars so we decided to go through with him. We used balanced training in the past and it really messed my dog up. He is fear reactive of humans. The new trainer has had me using a martingale collar and I loop it through the hole and put it under his armpits. It seems uncomfortable. The trainer says that my dog should not be walking in front of me at all and just needs to walk by my side at my hip. Walk”
“For anyone willing to help PLEASE submit a report for Jeff Todd's new website : https://smartdogsdogtraining.com/ so that his company's site can be flagged for social engineering/deception. He is currently marketing and booking clients across LA, Portland, and Seattle via his new web page. Reason for Report: Deceptive Business Practices, Consumer Fraud, and Concealment of Criminal Activity. Here's a text for any "additional details" reports may ask for : "This website”
“For anyone willing to help PLEASE submit a report for Jeff Todd's new website : https://smartdogsdogtraining.com/ so that his company's site can be flagged for social engineering/deception. He is currently marketing and booking clients across LA, Portland, and Seattle via his new web page. Reason for Report: Deceptive Business Practices, Consumer Fraud, and Concealment of Criminal Activity. Here's a text for any "additional details" reports may ask for : "This website”