For a very long time, I’ve watched internet forums on dog issues and behavior. One concerning pattern is for people to ask complete strangers (with little knowledge of dog training or behavior modification) for free advice on how to fix their dogs. I get that some people don’t feel they have the funds to pay a trainer (but of course, they spend a lot on things like cable TV, fast food, movies, other entertainment). Others are in real bad financial shape, and it is understandable they would seek some kind of solution ideas. And others ask because they for some reason opt for an internet answer rather than consulting an expert.
Anyway.
Let me save them all some time. The typical answers they will get are:
1. You aren’t being your dog’s leader.
2. Get an electric collar.
3. Put the dog down.
That’s about it. The answers are all wrong. The solution lies elsewhere and you won’t get it for free in online forums.
Just remember, these people have no skin in the game. They are keyboard warriors and have no stake in what happens if their advice fails.
Plan accordingly.