Today we will explore 6 ways to finding a good dog training professional.
Finding a good dog training professional with so many people advertising in the field of
professional dog training today, trying to determine who's truly qualified to look after your
dog can be overwhelming. What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog
training :
1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog
owners, or local kennel clubs.
2) Experience. - Inquire about their background, i.e. number of
years experience.
3)A genuine love of and devotion to dogs.
4) Extensive and up to date
knowledge. Dedicated trainers keep themselves updated by attending dog training and animal
behaviour courses, conferences, seminars and workshops.
5) Their training methodology and
handling skills. A good trainers first concern should be the dogs well being.
6) Memberships
with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.
General dog obedience tips
Training should be a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. If you are
not in the right mood for training, don’t even begin. Always reward your dog for obeying your
commands promptly! A reward is anything that your dog wants and is willing to work for. Treats
are an obvious reward but other rewards could be verbal praise and toys. Several shorter
sessions are usually better than one long one. Training should not involve any negative
components or punishment . There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no chain
jerking on choke chains or collars, and absolutely no electric shocking! Each training session
should be enjoyable and positive with rewards for jobs well done.
Training with head collars
Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant experiences of bringing up a new puppy or dog.
Using a head collar for dog training has become very popular over the last few years. Training
with a head collar does have some advantages over the traditional training collar. Although
very simple to use, it is important that head collars are fitted correctly and your dog
properly introduced to the collar. Head collars are generally more intuitive to use than a
traditional training collar. Head collars are very effective when controlling dogs in difficult
situations.
professional dog training today, trying to determine who's truly qualified to look after your
dog can be overwhelming. What to look for when choosing a professional to help you with dog
training :
1) A good reputation, ask around and get recommendations from your vet, other dog
owners, or local kennel clubs.
2) Experience. - Inquire about their background, i.e. number of
years experience.
3)A genuine love of and devotion to dogs.
4) Extensive and up to date
knowledge. Dedicated trainers keep themselves updated by attending dog training and animal
behaviour courses, conferences, seminars and workshops.
5) Their training methodology and
handling skills. A good trainers first concern should be the dogs well being.
6) Memberships
with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.
General dog obedience tips
Training should be a positive and enjoyable experience for both you and your dog. If you are
not in the right mood for training, don’t even begin. Always reward your dog for obeying your
commands promptly! A reward is anything that your dog wants and is willing to work for. Treats
are an obvious reward but other rewards could be verbal praise and toys. Several shorter
sessions are usually better than one long one. Training should not involve any negative
components or punishment . There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no chain
jerking on choke chains or collars, and absolutely no electric shocking! Each training session
should be enjoyable and positive with rewards for jobs well done.
Training with head collars
Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant experiences of bringing up a new puppy or dog.
Using a head collar for dog training has become very popular over the last few years. Training
with a head collar does have some advantages over the traditional training collar. Although
very simple to use, it is important that head collars are fitted correctly and your dog
properly introduced to the collar. Head collars are generally more intuitive to use than a
traditional training collar. Head collars are very effective when controlling dogs in difficult
situations.
Okay,thats it.Until Next Time.Take Care...
