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Whenever I teach class, I start off with a review of the commands we are going to cover in the program. I then discuss what equipment each student will need to successfully train their dog. I also make it a point to ask each owner what breed or type of dog they will be [...]
Continue reading...If you have a Dog, You are a trainer.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Whenever I am out in public and speak with people, whether it’s at a social gathering or just meeting someone, I often hear the question “What do you do for a living?” When I tell people my profession, it almost always sparks curiosity and genuine interest. Of course, as any dog trainer will tell [...]
Continue reading...You and Your New Dog - Starting Out Right
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Congratulations on adopting your new dog! Here are some helpful hints for success Supplies Dog food Water bowl, food bowl or Kongs / food balls (highly recommended by our trainers) Treats for training Toys (chew bones, chew toys) Bed (dog bed, blanket or towels) Crate and/or baby gates Put all these must-have supplies in your new dog’s confinement area (see below). Setup Set up a [...]
Continue reading...How your Dog Learns 1
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
This Article will help you understand the scientific principles of how dogs learn. Since all learning is governed by these basic principles, learning them can help you develop better training skills through a proper understanding of behavior. Over the last 15 years, it has become increasingly difficult for own¬ers to translate the behavioral jargon used [...]
Continue reading...Cesar Millan or not Cesar Millan ?
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
With the recent popularity of a television show about problem dogs, the controversy over which methods are the most humane and effective ways to address behavior problems in dogs has been renewed and is dividing dog lovers all over the world. While behaviorists, trainers and other dog professionals recognize that the show is exposing dog [...]
Continue reading...Response to stimuli
Monday, August 16, 2010
There are eight types of responses to stimuli: 1. Single event learning 2. Orienting reflex 3. Desensitization 4. Sensitization 5. Adaptation/flooding 6. Learned irrelevance 7. Back-chaining 8. Pattern training Single Event Learning The dog judges every event that occurs in her life as either relevant or irrelevant. Here’s one example: A skateboard rolling down the sidewalk star¬tles your dog and she yelps. You scream, run over [...]
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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