The Art Of Dog Training

The funny thing about being a dog trainer is that you really aren't a dog trainer. When you become a dog trainer you spend your time training people to train their dogs. I spend way more time training people than I do training dogs.

So now when someone asks me what I do for a living I say that I am a professional people trainer. I get some strange looks but that's okay, I used to it.

So why am I sharing all of this with you.

Simple my dog loving friend...

This is the time of the year that people are looking for a good dog trainer to help train their dogs. A lot of people still get puppies for Christmas. A lot of dog owners also wait until after the holidays to start training their dogs.

So I wanted give you some tips on working with a good dog trainer. A good dog trainer is someone who is patient and fun to be with. It always amazes me when I go to a dog training class and the dog trainer is like a drill instructor.

I remember about ten years ago I went to a dog training class at a popular school. The instructor walked into the middle of the class and stated: "This is the worst class I have ever seen". She went on to belittle the whole class for about five minutes. Why the people didn't walk out I never figure out.

A good dog trainer will have different techniques to help you, a good understanding of the different training methods and breeds of dogs.

But I would have to say that one of the most important things is that the dog trainer should make it fun for you and your dog. Dog training should be all about having fun. I know there is a serious side to dog training - it stop your dog from injury, prevent your stuff from getting destroyed, not anger your Friends and neighbors etc. but...

If dog training is FUN your chance and your dogs chance for success is much greater. I'm not saying that every dog trainer has to be great at cracking jokes but the class environment can be light and enjoyable.

Well that's my take on finding a good dog trainer. Let me know what you think. Please leave a comment below.

Peace,

Eric

Christmas And Dogs

Do you ever stop to look around and realize that time is flying by. Just yesterday I found out that Thanksgiving is only a week away. A WEEK AWAY!

How did that happen?

The weather is getting colder here in New England, football season is half over (depressing), and Christmas and New Years are right around the corner.

Before you think that I am some kind of Scrooge I want to let you know that this is one of my favorite times of the year. I LOVE the holiday season. There is nothing better to me than the Christmas songs, the movies, all of the traditions that we take part in every year, and the whole magical feeling of Christmas.

One of the reasons I'm writing about this is because I have been working on a project for you. You see, this is the time that you want to make sure your best friend's manners are up to snuff.

You don't want your dog knocking over your guests and stealing the Christmas turkey. So now is the time to give your dog a quick behavioral tune up or the time to teach your pup some good canine manners.

I have have been working on a mini-course on good canine manners. The big problems faced by most owners are:

1. Jumping
2. Stealing
3. Begging
4. Not calming down
5. Barking
6. Not understanding "go to place" command

Here is the link for the FREE Good K9 Manners Mini-Course:

Good K9 Manners

All the best,

Eric