[kuritsa18]

I wasn't suggesting using a choke collar I was explaining the setting up technique taught to me by a trainer. A choke collar is not abusive if used in an appropriate manner and in the propper way! I would recommend going to a trainer to show you the propper way. I said you do not need to use one for this I was just explaining the technique and I would never recommend using one while a dog is trying to run or jump over somehting because then that would be missuse of the collar. I do stand by what I said and think it would be an effective way to teach a dog not to jump because you have to catch them doing it to teach them it was bad and you need to have control over your dog to stop it and keeping her on a leash would accomplish that. You don't want to yank the leash so hard that you hurt her just a quick pull to stop the behaviour and teach her that was wrong. Then when she stops reward lavishly so she knows that was good.

I don't know where you got harsh words from??? If saying no to your dog is considered harsh words then that is crazy. A smart dog can tell the difference and it is more about tone than words. A dog is sensitive to the tone of voice you use so you don't have to go crazy and yell or anything but using a lower firmer tone will get the message through to a dog. Saying no to your dog and using a firm voice is NOT going to make your dog fearful of you! that's just rediculous!

I don't think reading books is going to help. Reading on dog behaviour can be informative but I think taking your dog to a trainer to work with it in real life would be more helpful and useful.