Dog training phrases that can make me uncomfortable

This piece was first published in July 2023 and last updated in March 2024.

Context matters. Our personal experiences and associations color how we interpret everything around us. And not much is black and white (except Scout herself, of course).

So here are some dog training phrases that make me uncomfortable — but mostly, here’s my take on the nuance in each statement. These words could be innocuous or indicate a training philosophy I don’t align with.

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