Drayton Michaels - Debunking Pitbull Myths: Educate, Don't Legislate

All about Soul Touched by Dogs at https://soultouchedbydogs.comBrowse calendars, t-shirst and hoodies at our shop https://shop.soultouchedbydogs.comIn this episode, I sit down with Drayton, a seasoned dog trainer from Red Bank, New Jersey. Drayton shares his 24-year journey in dog training, starting as a dog walker in New York City to becoming certified at the Academy for Dog Trainers. He's been a strong advocate for positive, force-free training methods and emphasizes dealing with behavior in a humane way. Drayton speaks passionately about his efforts to debunk misconceptions about Pitbulls, including his documentary 'The Pit Bull Hoax' and his involvement in 'Beyond the Myth.' We delve into the adverse impacts of breed-specific legislation and discuss the importance of education over fear and prejudice. Drayton also touches on his new book, 'The Puppy Parent’s Handbook,' aimed at guiding new puppy owners with humane and effective training methods. You'll hear fascinating insights into the world of dog training and advocacy, making this episode a must-listen for all dog lovers.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:07 Guest Background and Experience01:30 Advocacy for Pit Bulls04:00 Debunking Myths and Misconceptions09:08 Training Philosophy and Methods11:06 Challenges in Dog Training15:37 Media Influence on Dog Training17:48 Remote Consultations and Services18:36 New Book Announcement19:24 Final Thoughts and FarewellFind out more and connect with Drayton:Website: Urbandawgs.comThe book: https://a.co/d/aK1Hy4yBio: Drayton Michaels, CTC has been working with dogs professionally for over 20 years. He is a staunch advocate of force free positive reward based dog training. In 2009 he released the Pitbull Hoax documentary, which was the first ever documentary defending Pitbulls. Drayton works with roughly 400 dogs a year, conducts on average 3 to 4 puppy kindergarten classes every month. Social media links:@urbandawgs IG@moderndogtraining YouTube @draytonmichaels FacebookThe Pitbull Hoax video: https://youtu.be/KtqXudr7qAQ?si=aVo5mmIVdRLsnb-w