Most "dog training" is just a sophisticated way to traumatize a dog.
Your dog finally “behaves”, and walks nicely when using a shock or prong collar? That’s neither “learning” not “training”. That’s pure fear and pain avoidance.
They sit for treats? That's bribery people confuse for “communication”. Real training hits different because your dog makes good choices because they trust your judgment.
Not because they're scared to no end of the consequences.
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What Passes for "Training" These Days
Walk into any pet store. Check out any YouTube "expert." Ask your neighbor.
They'll all tell you the same garbage:
"Just show them who's boss!"
"Make them respect you!"
"Sometimes you gotta be harsh!"
Here's what they WON'T tell you...
You think your dog is learning but in truth they're just shutting down.
Every time you yell, jerk a leash, or use a shock collar, you're having a conversation. But it's not: "Please do this because I love you." It's: "Do this or I'll hurt you." But you don’t tell them what to do instead.
How well would you “behave” if someone only told you what not to do ( with severe punishments) with no mention of what’s right? That’s how it is for you dog- and it MIGHT “work” for a while…
Problem is... once you start ruling through fear, you can never stop. Because the moment you put the scary collar away...
The moment you don't have treats...
The moment you're not there to intimidate them...
They go back to making their own decisions.
Except now they don't trust you to keep them safe. So they make WORSE decisions.
Does This Sound Familiar?
"He's perfect at home... BUT outside he's a nightmare."
"She listens great... BUT only when I have treats."
"They're angels... BUT around other dogs they lose their minds."
Those "BUTS" aren't accidents.
They're proof of only one thing:
You never have taught them how to behave at all.
Yes, your dog might have phases where they “act nicely”- but let’s be honest:It’s either feeling “random” and soon they start “Misbehaving” again, or they only behave if you scare (yelling), hurt ( shock and prong collar) or bribe them with treat.
If your "training" only works when you’re using tools, it’s no training at all.
Real dog training shows how to behave, in every situation in a language your dog understands. And terror or bribes both can make your dog temporarily change their behaviour but if they don’t know what to do instead, nothing changes without the tools.
The Day I Realized I Was The Problem
My name is Conny Sporrer, and about 15 years ago, I was just as desperate as you are now.
I took my dog from trainer to trainer, from the super softies to the really ‘tough’ ones.
In my desperation, I let myself be persuaded that painful collars were the only way to deal with my dog's leash aggression and control him.
I always believed that if experts said, ‘You just have to use it correctly, then it will work,’ then it must be true! But the problem only improved in the short term, if at all.
I had more control over my dog, but I was always dependent on aids.I didn't feel that my dog had learned anything; he had just shut down.
Everything changed when I learned to read my dog properly and finally explain to him what I wanted. That was my big mistake.
I unconsciously made so many mistakes in everyday life that no one had pointed out to me.In hindsight, I feel so sorry for him, but I am grateful to him for the many dogs he taught me to do better.
Why Your Dog "Doesn't Listen"
Imagine someone starts screaming at you in Mandarin. You have no clue what they want.They get angrier. Start yanking a chain around your neck.
You freeze, terrified. They smile: "Good! He's finally listening!" But you're not listening. You're just too scared to move.
Welcome to your dog's world.
Every single day, you're having conversations in a language they don't understand. Then you punish them for not being bilingual. Here's the thing...
Dogs are incredibly smart.
They WANT to communicate with you.
But they speak in body language, energy, and spatial awareness. You speak in words, emotions, and random human rules.
When those languages clash? Your dog defaults to survival mode. And survival mode looks a lot like "bad behavior."
Your Dog Just Got Promoted To A Job They Never Wanted
Your dog keeps a mental scorecard: Who makes decisions in this house? Who keeps everyone safe? Who can I trust when things get scary?
If the answer isn't "my human"...
Congratulations. Your dog just became the CEO of your household.
They don't WANT to be in charge. Leadership is exhausting. Making decisions is stressful as hell. But if you're not stepping up... someone has to. Every time you:
- React emotionally instead of responding calmly
- Use tools instead of clear communication
- Punish without teaching alternatives
- Scream because you're frustrated
You're basically telling your dog: "I can't handle this. You figure it out." So they do.
And then you get pissed at them for taking charge when YOU abdicated leadership.
What Real Leadership Actually Looks Like
Forget everything you've heard about "dominance" and "alpha rolls." Real leadership isn't about being the scariest thing in the room. It's about being the most reliable. Your dog needs to know:
When your dog truly trusts you? Magic happens.
They stop making executive decisions. They check with you before reacting. They choose to follow your lead because your guidance actually keeps them alive.
This isn't "soft" training. You absolutely set boundaries. You absolutely enforce consequences. But your dog follows your rules because they make sense...
Not because they're terrified of what happens if they don't.
The Equipment Test
Quick test:
Take off your dog's special collar. Put away the treats.
Do they still listen?
If the answer is no... you haven't trained them. You've just found a more sophisticated way to control them.
Real training makes tools unnecessary.
Fake training makes tools permanent.
Here's what progression should look like:
NOT:
Your dog shouldn't need equipment to be good.
They should need understanding.
"But I Feel Mean Setting Boundaries!"
Let me ask you something. When your toddler runs toward traffic, do you:
A) Gently suggest they consider the potential consequences
B) Physically stop them because you love them
Obviously B.
Setting boundaries isn't mean. Avoiding them is.
Your dog WANTS leadership. They crave clear rules. They need you to make the hard decisions so they don't have to figure out this confusing human world alone. When you avoid setting boundaries because you "feel guilty"...
You're prioritizing your emotions over your dog's wellbeing. That's not love. That's abandonment.
What Dog-Training. me Actually Teaches
This isn't positive-only training. This isn't dominance-based training.
This is communication-based training.
You'll learn:
Because here's the truth...
Your dog does neither need a dictator nor a doormat for an owner. They need a translator.
Someone who speaks their language fluently enough to explain what you actually want.
Someone trustworthy enough to defer to when the world gets scary.
Someone consistent enough to create safety in chaos.
That's what real training looks like. And it changes everything.
Stop Carrying This Weight Alone
Look... I know you're drowning.
You're scrolling Instagram seeing perfect dog photos while your "angel" just destroyed another pair of shoes.
Your neighbors are giving you THOSE looks.
Your partner's patience is wearing thin.
You're lying awake at 3 AM wondering: "Am I the worst dog parent alive?"
Here's what I need you to understand:
Those thoughts? That crushing weight of shame? It's not yours to carry.
You're not failing. You're not broken.
You just need someone who understands what you're going through... and knows how to guide you out.
Because here's what I know for certain:
The ones who struggle the most love their dogs the deepest, so now I’m here to help you carry this weight. You finally don’t have to do this alone anymore.
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My dog now sits and calmly observes who's passing by. Sometimes he still barks, but he stays seated – a HUGE success for me. Thanks to the online school, we built up the 'Stay' command step by step. Now I feel confident instead of terrified on every walk.
I haven't been a member for long, but I've already learned so much, and so has my dog. The chaos is finally turning into calm. If you have questions, you get quick answers and real solutions.
Our bond has improved enormously. My dog is much more attentive, and we've got territoriality under control. Leash walking is now stable. Dog encounters are 99.5% relaxed.
Frequently Asked Questions & Answers
Wrong. I've worked with dogs labeled "aggressive," "hopeless," and "untrainable." Dogs who bit multiple people. Dogs who destroyed entire apartments. Dogs who hadn't been outside in years because of reactivity. Every single one transformed when their human learned how to help them feel safe. Your dog isn't broken. They're just misunderstood.
Because those other methods treated your dog like a robot to be programmed. We treat them like a scared, confused creature who needs to trust you. Most training focuses on commands. We focus on connection. The difference? Finally getting results that actually stick.
Good. That means you care. Half our members cry during the first week - from relief, not sadness. You've been carrying this alone for so long. Finally having support and seeing hope? It's overwhelming in the best way. Bring tissues. We'll provide the tissues for your soul.
Never. Our community has seen it all. Destroyed furniture, police calls, eviction notices, bite incidents. We've ALL been there. The only judgment you'll get is: "Why did you wait so long to ask for help?" Everyone just wants to support you.
Stop. You ARE a dog person. You're here, aren't you? Asking for help? Looking for solutions? Bad dog people don't do that. They just get rid of the dog. You're a good dog person having a hard time. There's a massive difference.
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If you don't see real improvement in your dog's behavior...
If you don't feel significantly more confident and less stressed...
If this doesn't start healing the relationship you dreamed of...
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You literally cannot lose.
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What you WON'T get is another night of crying into your pillow.
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Stop carrying this weight alone.
Your dog is waiting for you to become their calm, confident guide.
And you deserve to remember why you fell in love with this crazy, beautiful creature.
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See you inside,
Conny
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