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@nc17 Yeah it very strongly depends on the dog. I wouldn't even begin to use anything other than a firm "no" on a cavalier or border collie or my parents' shih tzus, but dogs like GSDs and my multi generation mutt were bred to be really resistant and take a lot. Which is great for protection but...

@nc17 Prong collars aren't really more aversive than front clip harnesses or head halters, they just look scarier. Dogs pull less on a prong because it's uncomfortable and they don't like it, whereas the other two physically move them around and take away control of their bodies which can make...

@shinsull Astra saw a winged cicada for the first time on one of our walks and full on freaked out. I had about the same reaction: I couldn't stop laughing at my 20 lb mutt having a meltdown over a cicada on the sidewalk. She jumped like 3 ft in the air when it moved. I finally got her to calm...