My dog training philosophy revolves around two core principles: fairness, and consistency.
Fairness: We believe in treating every dog with fairness and respect. This means understanding each dog's individual needs, temperament, and learning style. We avoid using harsh or punitive methods and instead focus on positive reinforcement techniques to motivate and reward desired behaviors. Fairness also extends to clear communication with our canine companions, ensuring they understand what is expected of them during training sessions.
Consistency: Consistency is key to successful training. Dogs thrive on routine and clear boundaries, so we maintain consistency in our training methods, expectations, and rewards. This helps dogs understand what is expected of them and reinforces desired behaviors over time. Consistency also applies to our interactions with dogs both during training sessions and in everyday life, providing them with a stable and predictable environment in which to learn and grow.
A Balanced Approach: I believe in taking a balanced approach to dog training, incorporating a variety of techniques and methods to address different training goals and challenges. This includes combining positive reinforcement with appropriate corrections when necessary, always keeping the dog's well-being and emotional state in mind. My goal is to create a balanced relationship between owner and dog built on trust, respect, and mutual understanding.
By adhering to these principles I aim to foster strong bonds between dogs and their owners while helping dogs reach their full potential through effective and humane training methods.
Training Tools & How We Communicate With Our Dogs.
Dog training is all about establishing a clear line of communication with your dog, establishing boundaries and rules, and enforcing them once you both know how to communicate together. That’s the power of these training tools. We’re not here to punish your dog but to rather correct unwanted behavior and to teach them the correct behavior. These tools are a safe and effective approach to dog training.
E-collar Technologies (NOT Shock Collars!)
E-collars, also known as electronic collars, stim collars, or remote training collars, can be valuable tools for dog training when used responsibly and ethically.
These collars provide a means of delivering remote stimulation to communicate with your dog during training sessions. Not to shock them into submission or to punish a dog.
It's essential to understand how to use them properly to ensure your dog's safety, well-being, and effectiveness in training.
“Dedication meets innovation with Educator brand companion dog training collars brought to you by E-Collar Technologies. Not just your ordinary electric dog collars, Educator Collars takes the world of electric dog training to the next level. With advanced features like the exclusive “Lock and Set” function that eliminates the risk of over stimulation, a “Booster” feature for added stimulation in highly distracting situations, the unique COS (control of stimulation) feature with 100 levels of control, and wide-pulse static stimulation that is much more gentle for your pet, training your dog has never been safer or more humane.”
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A happy client after her dog completed e-collar training to prevent him from jumping fences and excessive barking.
Prong Collars
Prong collars, also known as pinch collars, can be valuable tools for dog training when used responsibly and under the guidance of experienced trainers. These collars are designed to provide gentle yet effective control over a dog's behavior, particularly during walks or training sessions. However, it's essential to understand how to use them properly to ensure your dog's safety and well-being.
For information on the brand I use please refer to the Herm Sprenger website.
