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Norma Jeanne's opinion is widely respected by professional and amateur dog trainers alike. She has written for Pets & Animals Magazine, IPDTA PawPrint, is a columnist and served as Editor in Chief of the CAPPDT Forum.
The Dominance Theory - Norma Jeanne Laurette
Let me begin by saying that like most of you, I was taught the “dominance” theory - as it pertains to our relationship with pet dogs. Within my first year of instructing dog training classes, I stopped using choke chains, pinch (prong) collars, alpha rollovers and all use of force or physical punishment because I quickly realized the potential harm to a dog’s physical, emotional and/or psychological well being.
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