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

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In 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 Welcome
00:07 Guest Background and Experience
01:30 Advocacy for Pit Bulls
04:00 Debunking Myths and Misconceptions
09:08 Training Philosophy and Methods
11:06 Challenges in Dog Training
15:37 Media Influence on Dog Training
17:48 Remote Consultations and Services
18:36 New Book Announcement
19:24 Final Thoughts and Farewell

Find out more and connect with Drayton:

Website: Urbandawgs.com
The book: https://a.co/d/aK1Hy4y

Bio: 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 Facebook

The Pitbull Hoax video: https://youtu.be/KtqXudr7qAQ?si=aVo5mmIVdRLsnb-w