'Training a dog is a game. All dog owners must tap into it.'
Background
Many people ask me what kind of trainer I am. This is because most trainers are classified into 2 categories. The first is the old school yank and crank trainers. These trainers often use primarily choke collars to train and always give correction with virtually no positive reinforcement. This often results in a dog who performs commands out of fear of reprisal. This is not ideal as the dog will be poorly socialized and will never enjoy learning.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are the 'positive trainers'. These "trainers" often only use food to train dogs and won't ever correct or a dog when he is doing something unwanted. This often results in a spoiled dog who will refuse to obey his owner unless there is a food incentive involved.
I try to be somewhere in the middle. My balanced approach emphasizes rewarding for compliance and correcting for disobedience. The result is a well rounded dog who understands which behaviors we expect from him. Once the dog understands our expectations, ensuring that he complies becomes a positive learning experience for both the dog and his owner.
Background
- Military working Dog Trainer IDF Oketz
- Canine Good Citizen Evaluator American Kennel Club
- Police K-9 Trainer Law Enforcement Training Center - Morganton, North Carolina
- Certified Pet Dog Trainer Animal Behavior College
Many people ask me what kind of trainer I am. This is because most trainers are classified into 2 categories. The first is the old school yank and crank trainers. These trainers often use primarily choke collars to train and always give correction with virtually no positive reinforcement. This often results in a dog who performs commands out of fear of reprisal. This is not ideal as the dog will be poorly socialized and will never enjoy learning.
On the opposite end of the spectrum are the 'positive trainers'. These "trainers" often only use food to train dogs and won't ever correct or a dog when he is doing something unwanted. This often results in a spoiled dog who will refuse to obey his owner unless there is a food incentive involved.
I try to be somewhere in the middle. My balanced approach emphasizes rewarding for compliance and correcting for disobedience. The result is a well rounded dog who understands which behaviors we expect from him. Once the dog understands our expectations, ensuring that he complies becomes a positive learning experience for both the dog and his owner.