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How to Find a Trainer
Now that I’ve reviewed the different programs, let’s discuss how to find a trainer. I would look for the following things. Reputation You want someone with an excellent reputation. The first person I would ask is my dog’s veterinarian. In my experience, a veterinary referral is the best place to start, because veterinarians are likely to [...]
Continue reading...Finding The Right Trainer for your Dog
Friday, July 23, 2010
Unfortunately, finding the right trainer isn’t always easy. Where do you find a good trainer? How do you know if a trainer is good? What questions should you ask of a trainer? As I write this book in 2003, nowhere in the United States are dog obedience trainers tested or licensed. This is also true [...]
Continue reading...Simple, Effective Ways to Resolve Problems
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
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.
Tuesday, July 20, 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
Tuesday, July 20, 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...Dealing with an aggressive dog
Saturday, July 10, 2010
By nature, all puppies are friendly but as they grow, some of them develop personality traits that are difficult to control. Being an owner, it is your first duty to understand your pet’s instinct and ensure that he does not wrest control from you. If you choose the right breed or pup, that can negate [...]
Continue reading...How to Train a Labrador Retriever
Sunday, July 4, 2010
The health of your Lab When you have decided to train your Lab, the first thing to do is ensure that he is in good health. Make sure that the structure of his body is capable of withstanding the rigors of training. Since the hipbone takes the brunt of the training tricks you must make [...]
Continue reading...Off-Leach Obedience I
Friday, July 2, 2010
Why it’s so difficult for people to get a dependable off-leash response from their dogs. Part of the reason is that for many years, most training techniques were based on punish¬ment and involved using a leash and some sort of collar as a correction tool. Dogs were taught to avoid being yanked, and while [...]
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Friday, July 23, 2010
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