Benefits of Using Prong Collars for Training a Golden Retriever

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When it comes to training a golden retriever, many individuals opt for traditional methods such as positive reinforcement and rewards-based training. While these techniques can be effective, they often take a considerable amount of time and effort. This is where prong collars come in. Despite their controversial reputation, prong collars have been proven to be a safe and effective training tool for a golden retriever. In fact, there are four distinct benefits that make them worth considering: improved obedience, reduced stress, shorter training time, and quick results. Let’s dive into each of these benefits to see how they can make the training process more efficient and ultimately lead to better behavior in your furry companion.

One of the key benefits of using prong collars for training a golden retriever is improved obedience. The prongs on the collar act as a communication tool between a dog and their owner, mimicking their mother’s natural correction. This type of correction is gentle and effective, making it an ideal training method for a golden retriever. Additionally, prong collars are designed to be a tool used in conjunction with other forms of training, such as positive reinforcement, not a replacement. By combining these techniques, pet owners can see fantastic results with a well-behaved and obedient pet.

In conclusion, while there are varying opinions on the use of prong collars, their benefits cannot be denied. By using prong collars in conjunction with positive reinforcement, pet owners can see quick results leading to an obedient and well-behaved golden retriever. Not only can prong collars reduce stress and shorten training time, but they can also provide a safe and effective way to communicate with your pet. When considering training methods for your pet, prong collars should certainly be an option to consider.

6 Steps of Successful Delegation

 
 

Ask the person to repeat back the information

 1. Prepare before delegating

2. Specifically and clearly define the task

3. Clearly outline the time frame

4. Define the level of authority to use with this task

Level 1: Authority to Recommend

Level 2: Authority to Inform and Initiate

Level 3: Authority to Act

5. Identify Checkpoints to Review Progress

From more frequent to more sparse as quality improves

6. Debrief

What went well

What can be improved

What has been learned

Taken back in 2009 from If You Want It Done Right, You Don’t Have to Do It Yourself by Donna Genett; this list shared with Mark Weber as a tool and guideline for empowering the AMs. <edit: forgot that I wrote about this many years ago>

Influence — Summary of Cialdini’s 6 Principles

1. Reciprocity
After receiving something such a gift, people are more likely to comply with your request as a way to give back.
2. Commitment and Consistency
After people have committed to themselves either verbally or in writing, they are more likely to do as they said.
3. Social Proof
In making a choice through uncertainty or unfamiliarity people look for what others have done and follow in the same perceived ‘correct’ path.
4. Liking
People are more likely to comply if the person making the request is likeable, attractive, familiar or similar to the person.
5. Authority
People who even only project an image of authority and credibility (independent of owning it) receive higher compliance.
6. Scarcity
Perception of ‘hard to get’ or loss of opportunity rallies people into guided action.

 

From the highly praised classic by Robert Cialdini PhD ‘Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion‘ Just as applied economics is gripping, books on applied psychology are fascinating and can be highly valuable.

Top 25 Films

I am constantly asked to list off my top movie, or a top 5 list. It’s very tough to rank some films above others accounting for different segmentation. Here is a list of top 25 that I relatively quickly pieced together. Side note: when guessing the year of the film I guesses 10 exactly correct and on average for the 25 was off by 1.1 years.

Table is sortable.

 

TO THE VIRGINS, TO MAKE MUCH OF TIME.


by Robert Herrick

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may,
Old time is still a-flying :
And this same flower that smiles to-day
To-morrow will be dying.

The glorious lamp of heaven, the sun,
The higher he’s a-getting,
The sooner will his race be run,
And nearer he’s to setting.

That age is best which is the first,
When youth and blood are warmer ;
But being spent, the worse, and worst
Times still succeed the former.

Then be not coy, but use your time,
And while ye may go marry :
For having lost but once your prime
You may for ever tarry.

 

http://www.luminarium.org/sevenlit/herrick/tovirgins.htm

Lucky 13

Thirteen is typically perceived as an unlucky number, but I have long chosen to not fear the number or the date and found fun ‘mythology’ type reasons for doing so:

 

There are 12 months, the 13th is a fresh year — a kind of rebirth.

There are 13 moons in a calendar year.

There were 12 apostles, Jesus was number 13 — a kind of rebirth.

13 is a prime number, divisible only by itself; hinting at a certain integrity and incorruptibility.

The greek god Zeus was considered to be the 13th god, and was the most powerful one.

…I bet there are others, I am just not familiar with them.

Common Word Count for Books, Blogs

TYPE# OF WORDS@ 250 WORDS/ PAGE
Blog Post600-1,000
Long Blog Post (unwanted)2,000
Blog Post (Tim Ferris rec)250-750
NY Times Article Length1,200
Med Size Paper Article800
Small Paper Article< 600
Short Story1,000 to 7,5004-30
Novellette7,500 to 20,00030-80
Novella20,000 to 50,00080-200
Novel50,000 to 100,000200-400
Epic> 110,000440+
measured at 250 words/page

Inspired by a techcruch post, I looked into the topic and found the following two heuristics on books. Recommended best method for self-publishig is CreateSpace.

“Being Resourceful”

Not sure where I pulled this, but I have had this printed near my desk for over a year:

Being Resourceful means…

You are proactive

You see things through to the end

You move deliberately in the direction of your dreams

You’re aware of the vast amount of possibilities and opportunities around you

You don’t try to control your energy; you channel it instead

You don’t collect valuable information and do nothing with it

You’re aware that you have more tools available to you that you sometimes realize

You cultivate a state of inspiration that fuels your ability to take prolific action