moetrout. First, it is not the intention of people on this forum to scare off other members, whatever their age, but to enlighten them and help them to learn. There are many reasons why members, especially the younger ones, do not return such as pressure of school work etc., it can be quite sometime before they re post. And whilst no-one can say for certain why the original young lady hasn't posted for a while, we do keep an open mind as to the reason(s)for same.
I would suggest that with regard to Positive Reinforcement Training being the best method, you do a little more research, there are many sites on the web which promote P+ training. In so doing you will find it has been proven scientifically, by people of high standing, to be the finest way to train not only dogs but other animals and is used exclusively for the training of Dolphins and other animals, because as already stated, it is the finest way to train.
I further would like to say that in your post you state 'I am one who will use any method that seems to work" (italics are mine ). The fact that you say 'seems to work' indicates that methods such as shock collars, do not have a long term effectiveness, thus rendering them not only unkind, but also in the longer time frame, ineffective.
As to making statement about members 'flaming away' at you, rather childish and not really worthy of a response at all.
And finally, if some of the responses make you ill, then why bother to come onto this forum, you have the freedom to leave as this is a Positive Reinforcement Training Only forum,a fact which is clearly stated to all people desirous of becoming members.
But afraid age isn't any excuse for being rude to others.
