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Choose Wisely When Considering Shock, Prong or Choke Collars

On By Joyce KeslingIn 1, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, Dog Welfare, Human ~ Dog Bond, Human-Animal Bond, puppy training, Training dogsLeave a comment

Dog Owner Responsibilities by William E Campbell I think many professional dog trainers will appreciate what William Campbell said about using "shock collars" in 1999.  I too have referred to these individuals as "predators" taking advantage of dog owners, who either lack understanding what their dog/s are communicating or as Campbell suggests prioritizes needs of the individual, not the pet.

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How to Select a Dog Trainer Guide for Veterinarians

On By Joyce KeslingIn About Responsible Dog, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Behavior Issues, behavior problem, behaviorist, Bradenton FL, cat behavior, dog behavior, dog trainer, dog training, Dog Welfare, FYI, puppy training, Sarasota FL, Training dogs

Information owners should obtain before choosing a dog trainer * It is advised that clients call and interview a trainer prior to hiring them. If the trainer you are considering using falls into any of these categories, you should pick another trainer. · If the equipment recommended for basic obedience includes or is focused on choke collars, prong collars, or shock collars. · Trainers who ban head collars of any kind may rely unduly on force. · If the trainer instructs you to manage your dog’s behaviors by pinching toes, kneeing the dog in the chest or abdomen, hitting the dog, forcibly holding the dog down against their will, constantly yelling at the dog, frequently yanking the collar constantly, or using prong, choke, pinch or shock collars or electronic stimulation. · If the trainer believes most or all training is about encouraging the person to be “alpha” and teaching the dog to “submit”.

Six Minutes of Dog Training Wizardry!!

On By Joyce KeslingIn Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Boudicca Adventures and Training, Human ~ Dog Bond, Learning Theory, Play, Project tRade, Training dogsLeave a comment

This could not have been planned! But it turned out AWESOME! If only dog training was as easy as being a wizard and waving a magic wand! Nope, that's not really very realistic, we and our dogs have to live in reality and reality is, it takes a lot longer than a few weeks or months to raise happy well-adjusted and trained dogs. Come down off your cloud and get real, get the right help so that you too can have a dog like this. And without using punishments that leave marks visually and mentally on your dog/s.