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The Truth About Pressure in Dog Training (No One Wants to Admit This)

The dog training world is deeply divided — force-free vs balanced training. But what happens when avoiding pressure may actually contribute to fear, anxiety, and unstable behavior in dogs? Justin Rigney shares his perspective on an approach to training that many trainers hesitate to talk about openly. In this episode, Nate sits down with Justin Rigney, veteran dog trainer and former law-enforcement K9 handler, for an honest, experience-driven conversation about pressure, fear, genetics, and behavior change in dogs. Justin explains how he views pressure not as punishment, but as a form of communication when applied correctly. From his experience working with pet dogs, working dogs, and high-drive cases, he discusses how pressure can provide clarity, encourage neutrality, and help dogs move through stress rather than remain stuck in avoidance or fear. They also explore how well-intentioned training approaches can sometimes reinforce fear, how genetics influence behavior long before formal training begins, and why many experienced trainers avoid rigid systems in favor of learning how to read individual dogs. This conversation is especially relevant for dog owners, professional trainers, and anyone interested in understanding canine behavior beyond simplified or trend-driven training narratives. What You’ll Learn Why pressure is often an unavoidable part of real-world dog training How fear can unintentionally be reinforced by handlers The difference between fair, structured pressure and harmful handling Why neutrality can be a powerful state for many dogs How balanced trainers blend reward, pressure, and restraint Why some reward-only systems struggle under high stress or distraction Justin Rigney Instagram:   / jrigk9   Facebook:   / k9servicesunlimited   TikTok:   / k9servicesunlimited   YouTube:    / @k-9servicesunlimited136   Website: https://k9servicesunlimited.com/ Nate Schoemer’s Dog Training Course From Novice To Pro: The Ultimate Guide To Dog Training https://sitstaylearn.com/collections/... Follow Nate Schoemer YouTube:    / nateschoemer   Instagram:   / nateschoemer   TikTok:   / nateschoemer   Facebook:   / nateschoemer   X (Twitter): https://x.com/NateSchoemer Podcast (Audio): https://pod.link/1804414647 🔍 About This Episode This episode explores perspectives on balanced dog training, the role of pressure in training, canine behavior, fear-based responses, operant conditioning, genetics, working dogs, and real-world obedience. It’s an experience-based discussion intended to encourage thoughtful consideration rather than promote a single rigid training philosophy.