South Plains Obedience Training

Harsh and judgmental environment - both the trainers and the individuals attending class. Brought my dogs for some booster training before moving to a more urban area and now I have a serious situation on my hands. After completing the basic obedience class for adult dogs at SPOTC, my dog is now scarily leash aggressive, to the point where I have spent $6,000 on remedial training at my new place to undo the damage done by the SPOTC. Here at SPOTC, they are not open to more humane training tools like clickers or gentle leaders. They use vinegar spray and prong collars. If you know anything about behavioral principles, my current situation makes sense. Every time my dog whined at a dog or human, she got sprayed in the mouth with vinegar or popped by her prong collar. Did she associate her whining with the punishment? HECK NO! She associated seeing the dogs and humans with punishment - to the point where she has tried to attack a dog at my new place. This is NEW- post SPOTC!! This is a dog who grew up playing with other dogs and going to daycare - very socialized. Ultimately, it was my decision to go to SPOTC, so I can only be mad at myself. Just know if you’re considering this place, your dog might just end up worse.