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Six Ways to Locate a Good Dog Training Professional

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Finding a good dog training professional is vital when you adopt that new puppy.
With so many people advertising in the field of professional dog training today, trying to determine who’s truly qualified 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 behavior courses, conferences, seminars, and workshops.
5) Their training methodology and handling skills. A qualified trainer’s first concern should be the dog’s 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. 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  Never be shouting,  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. Headcollars are generally more intuitive to use than a traditional training collar. Headcollars are very effective when controlling dogs in difficult situations.

Always ask for references and referrals to locate the best trainer for your new furry family member.

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