Did you send me the link because that’s the trainer I’m talking about or did you not realize?
That’s why I love my Shorthairs. Their temperaments are so stable it’s really hard to screw them up, even when I’m the one doing the training. :)
I sent you that link because I thought that an opinion from someone you respected might change your mind. Your trainer is very clear about this kind of training. I get the sense reading your posts (”but I can live with that”) that you don’t work your dogs but enjoy them as companions. There’s nothing wrong with that. I do think you should make allowances that there are dogs that are worked and it is best if they are properly trained. “Close enough” isn’t good enough for a working dog’s happiness.