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Great teachers have the ability to draw you in and make learning fun. Just like people, dogs learn best when the learning is a game. Think back to a teacher you really liked. Most of us remember a person who cared and wanted to make a difference. Dogs also enjoy learning from teachers who care. A great dog trainer must love dogs and people. A great dog trainer is a good communicator that will effectively coach you to train your dog. It is possible to teach a dog anything she is mentally or physically capable of using positive reinforcement. Positive |
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reinforcement is anything that the dog determines to be a reward. Most dogs enjoy food, toys and human attention, so those things can be used to train those dogs. If a dog does not like human attention then you won’t be able to use that to train the dog. A good dog trainer understands this and has lots of creative ideas for motivating your dog. Positive Reinforcement The most powerful way to modify behavior is to use positive reinforcement. If a dog trainer recommends that you use spray bottles, throw objects near your dog or |
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Holiday Cards! And Photos! Make your appointments Now to have your dog photographed for your Custom Christmas Cards this year! We will have several options available for the photos and for messages inside the cards. More samples are available to view on our website.
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Group Classes are Back! Starting Wednesday October 1st, 2008, we will be offering basic manners classes. Every Wed. at 5:30 pm or 6:30 pm and Every Sat at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. Call now to Register or Sign up Online! |
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Credit Cards!
We Now accept Credit Cards, E-checks and PayPal, Online ONLY. We still gladly accept Checks and Cash at Bark Park.
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How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer |
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How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer |
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How Dogs Learn |
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Bark Park’s Talking Dogs |
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September/october 2008 |
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In EveryIssue:Ask the Trainer? 2
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shout at your dog, then that trainer lacks the understanding of the principles of behavior. Dog training is not regulated. Anyone can say they are a dog trainer, so consumers need to be educated to choose wisely. Imagine if teaching children was not regulated, what kind of teachers might we have? How would you know if the teacher your child has truly understands her subject? Consumers are in a vulnerable position, and uneducated dog trainers exploit this every day. Trainers committed to using positive reinforcement can be identified by the tools they use. Simply ask the trainer what type of equipment they use. Many tools are dog friendly, meaning that they do not medically harm the dog and are not based on coercion. Unfortunately many people are still using old tools that can be harmful and are forcing the dog Cont. on Page 3 |
