Whether you need help with your dog or you need help from your dog, Steve Walter and Nitro K-9 are here. Using a system for simple commands that actually works, and is not based on snacks, we will teach you how to improve the bond between you and your dog. Whether for general obedience, aggression management, or even specialized training, for dogs small or large, young or old, Nitro K-9’s Steve Walter and his team are the experienced trainers you’ve [...]
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I am the Central Valley’s Dog Trainer, If you want a Certified, Professional Dog Trainer and Canine Behaviorist in the Central Valley of California, you are in the right place! Your Pro Dog Trainer addresses concerns and problems dog owners are facing and offers real world solutions and expertise. Your Pro Dog Trainer also offers proactive services in helping you evaluate and choose your next dog, as well as help you train your puppy or new dog to [...]
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By Cesar Millan I hadn’t been living in Los Angeles long when I landed a job washing limos. There was one big perk—the owner had two dogs, and I got to train them in the yard while I cleaned the fleet of cars. Soon after, my boss asked me to train his friends’ dogs, too. One day, however, he called me in and told me I was fired! That was difficult because I really needed the money, but it set me off to find my own place where I could start training [...]
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Often when we want to reward our dogs for a job well done, we deploy a tasty treat or a butt scritch. In this week’s episode, I’ll explain how you can use behaviors as rewards - and how turning your dog loose to go play, for example, can teach him to pay attention to you and stick nearby when he’s off leash. Next week we’ll talk about how to use the same principle to fix nuisance behaviors. What Is the Premack Principle? The Premack principle is named [...]
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© 2017 Deaf Dogs Rock, Inc. NOTICE: Deaf Dogs Rock is a directory of deaf dogs in need of homes. Some deaf dogs are with rescue organizations or private owners. No information on Deaf Dogs Rock is guaranteed. Although the information on DeafDogsRock.com is updated frequently, it is always best to call the facility, organization, or private owner that lists the deaf dogs with us to ensure it is still available and to ensure that the information listed [...]
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Cesar Millan Bulldog Owner Testifies Get Off the Dog Whisperer s Back! EXCLUSIVE The woman who hired Cesar Millan to break her dog s aggressive attitude toward pigs is ripping critics of his techniques, and the officials now investigating Millan. Sandy owns Simon - the French bulldog/terrier mix that bit and bloodied a pig during one of Millan s training sessions on Cesar 911. In a video testimonial, she insists Millan is a lifesaver because [...]
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CCTC members participate in many dog performance activities. Occasionally, and as demand and time allow, special dog training classes are offered. Most of these classes are taught by CCTC member volunteers who have a keen interest in an area. Dogs of all variety, pure-bred and all-American, participate as well. Tracking This sport demonstrates the dog’s ability to recognize and follow human scent. Tracking is a vigorous, noncompetitive outdoor sport [...]
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Rule 1. Always Be Consistent 1. The First Rule of general training is Always Be Consistent. There should be no exceptions here if you want the training to go as rapidly and as easily as possible. This relates to your actions and words. From the very start you need to decide exactly what you are trying to teach or control and how you will do it. If you are going to use a certain word or phrase as part of a command or in conjunction with a certain point [...]
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For puppies 5 months and younger. Puppies are sponges, so come join us and teach your puppy basic obedience (sit, down, stay, come, wait) and manners (not jumping, walking nicely on leash). We will work on skills that are necessary for everyday life including impulse control. Questions regarding housebreaking, teething and anything puppy will be answered! Basic Obedience and Manners This class is designed for dogs over six months who have not had [...]
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Why first-time dog owners should not use the “whatever works” dog training method How many times have you seen new pet owners buying or adopting a new family member, and never dedicating time to train the pooch, thinking that the dog will learn things on her own? Likewise, other dog owners will opt for training a pooch in their own way, using the “whatever works” method of dog training. Is this approach that much better though? Put five dog trainers [...]
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Location: nc 436 posts, read 1, 190, 290 times Reputation: 454 I m just curious about this. I guess when I think of a perfect dog I think of a seeing eye dog or a therapy dog. Is it possible to train ANY dog to be as well trained as a seeing eye dog or therapy dog? I know certain kinds of dogs are chosen based on their temperment, but I m wondering if it s possible to take just a regular dog and train him to do therapy. What about a dog who has had [...]
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When we first brought Westin into our lives, he was well a bit of a menace. He has always been a good dog –I believe all dogs are inherently good- but he was far from obedient. No, obedience is something that all dogs have to learn. And it s more difficult for some than others. To be honest, it wasn t long before we started thinking about hiring a dog trainer. But it was quite a while before we actually went for it. Why So Many People Try to Train [...]
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Lately, more than ever, I am getting inquiries from clients who have already done dog training with “so and so, ” or other companies, and were unsatisfied for one reason or another. These people have spent a lot of money in some cases, but didn’t get the results they were looking for. You may imagine this is sometimes the customers fault– and it is… sometimes. But as a pro myself, I can get a pretty good idea what sort of professionally-trained foundation [...]
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