Dog trainers: What works better? Consequence training, or reward training?

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With my dog,alittle of both,but alot more reward based as she is a sensitive dog. I do not think choke collars are cruel.We don’t even use one anymore.She is always off leash and is a good dog:) When are you getting your pup?

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