| Knowing how to find a dog trainer that will properly | | | | their methods and training philosophy. Training a pet |
| train your dog requires research. There are many | | | | dog is almost always best done by the owner |
| different training methods that are employed by | | | | working with a training professional. Tools used to |
| qualified dog trainers. The most successful trainers | | | | train the dog must be learned by the owner in order |
| use positive reinforcement methods that do not rely | | | | to complete the life long training process. Without |
| on physical or mental punishment or intimidation. If all | | | | these tools the owner will not be able to properly |
| you need is simple obedience training for a pet then | | | | respond to any poor behavioral problems that |
| you can usually find a good trainer by contacting your | | | | develop over time. |
| local vet. Every dog should under go training to | | | | One of the most popular training methods for pet |
| assure that it will behave in a safe manner that is | | | | dogs is clicker training. A clicker is a mechanical device |
| consistent with modern society. Each year thousands | | | | that is used to make a distinct snap or click sound. |
| of dogs are euthanized by dog shelters, PETA and | | | | This tells the animal the right action or behavior but is |
| the Humane Society because they have developed | | | | never used for any wrong action. When using this |
| behavioral problems that there owners cannot | | | | positive training method wrong behavioral actions are |
| tolerate. If you own and love your dog you spend | | | | ignored and are not punished. Clicker trained dogs will |
| the time and money for training. | | | | behave because the want to please. This method |
| Many dog owners will tell you that they do not know | | | | has additional benefits in that it is a hands-off training |
| how to find a dog trainer or a trainer that will use | | | | method. No jerking on leads, moving the dog or |
| proper techniques and methods. You vet or dog | | | | yelling is required which keeps the dog happy, |
| shelter will have a list of dog trainers but that does | | | | responsive and enthusiastic. There are other training |
| not mean that they endorse them. In many case the | | | | methods that do use positive reinforcement training |
| trainer has stopped by and left their business | | | | methods that are also effective especially when |
| broacher or card asking the vet to let the public | | | | handling hunting dogs or other prey seeking dogs. |
| know that they are in business. The best way to | | | | Positive reinforcement always is the best training |
| know if the trainer is in good standing is to ask for | | | | method. |
| references. Take the time to visit the references and | | | | So how do you find a dog trainer that uses these |
| observe the pet that has been trained. Is it a happy | | | | methods? Try searching the Internet for local dog |
| pet that is well socialized readily obeying all | | | | trainers that use these proven methods is also an |
| commands? The nest step is to visit the training site. | | | | effective way to find a good trainer. Remember |
| I should be clean and bright with enough space to | | | | always select a trainer that both you and your dog |
| conduct the training activities. Ask the trainer if you | | | | are comfortable with after all both of you are being |
| can attend a training session. Ask the trainer about | | | | trained at the same time. |