LIMA is not about purely positive dog training as some trainers like to say. Steven Lindsey the who coined LIMA says the following in his second volume:
Correction procedures should not be used lightly or haphazardly. The rule of thumb is to select the least aversive and intrusive procedure that is reasonably expected to succeed. According to the least intrusive and minimally aversive (LIMA) model, aversives are ranked in terms of their relative severity and intrusiveness, requiring that the trainer apply a less aversive technique before advancing to a more aversive one (see Compliance in Volume 2, Chapter 2). Adhering to this model and selection process ensures that the least necessary and sufficient aversive procedure is used to produce the intended behavioral objective. In addition to minimizing the potential for producing pain and discomfort, correction procedures should be governed by a principle of minimal intrusiveness. Training procedures should intrude minimally on the human-dog bond and avoid adversely affecting the dog’s quality of life. Overly constrictive restraint and confinement techniques should be avoided in favor of techniques that most rapidly and humanely achieve training objectives without causing undue distress or discomfort to the dog.
Training should always be about building the relationship between own and dog. Training should be fun for both human and dog, training should build confidence in both human and dog. If your dog is fearful in training or constantly showing aggression its not training. To learn more please contact us today. If your Purely Positive Dog Trainer is failing you there is another way.