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Old October 11th 09, 01:06 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.health
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Default Things to Look for in a Trainer

What to Look for:
• A trainer who treats dogs and owners with respect
• A trainer who uses positive-reinforcement techniques
• A trainer who uses a good fitting harness, the Gentle Leader head
collar, Easy Walk Harness, or other non-choking, non-shocking training
collars
• A trainer who teaches the owner what to do and how to do it
• Classes where dogs and owners are having fun
• Classes where dogs and owners are learning new things
• A trainer who uses a variety of non-aversive techniques
• Training that is tailored to the individual dog
• A program that allows the dog to progress at its own speed and that
doesn’t force him/her into situations where he/she isn’t comfortable
• A trainer who applies basic learning theory correctly

What to Avoid:
• A trainer who uses correction collars (choke, prong, shock) as a
primary way to train
• A trainer who uses harsh/repeated commands
• A trainer who hits the dog with hands, leash, feet
• A trainer who ‘hangs’ the dog
• A trainer who takes the dog away to their own facility for “boot camp”
• A trainer who says that an owner is “loving too much” or is “being too
soft”
• A class where dogs appear generally anxious: ears back, tail down,
panting, lip-licking, yawning
• Classes where owners appear generally anxious
• A trainer who follows a dominance-based training model
Look for a trainer who is certified. Take time to visit various trainers.
Certification Council for Dog Trainers – CCPDT
See http://www.ccpdt.org for more information
For more behavior information: www.petsforlife.org and/or
www.AVSABonline.org

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Old October 11th 09, 04:46 PM posted to rec.pets.dogs.health
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On Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:06:17 -0400, Char
wrote:

What to Avoid:

Any trainer who thinks she has all the answers, and who declares
there's only one way to train a dog: her way.

Avoid this kind of trainer like you would avoid someone with the flu.
 




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