I know some will disagree with me but I don't think correction/praise is completely horrible. When Kai was a pup, I trained him by luring and used food. I tried switching to just praise over time but it still didn't work. He barely responded with the treats. Then I found Jaime. She seemed to have a better background and used the same method, correction/praise. It worked far better and now, I have a reliable dog who will come when called and who I actually think I can compete in obedience with. I guess what I'm trying to say is, it's not a completely horrible way to train IMO but I do encourage you to look for a trainer who uses positive reinforcement since he's still a pup and has alot to learn and trust. Just keep in mind that correction/praise isn't totally horrible as long as you do it right.