You stay classy, dog trainers

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As a dog trainer I can tell you we are a passionate bunch, if there is anyone that jumps to the rescue of a dog in need it’s a dog trainer. That can sometimes mean that we lose our tack around subjects that are near and dear to our hearts. However that is the mentality that I try very hard to avoid. I don’t judge other dog trainers methods that differ from mine, and then pick them to pieces and tell you where they are wrong. That is why I advocate training the way that you want, provided it is fun for both you and your dog. It’s a simple rule, and it’s really easy to follow. Read More…

Your dog is the ultimate volunteer

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Your dog is the ultimate volunteer.

Always up to help you, always up for anything. No other animal has a drive to please us like a dog. It’s a skill that we have capitalised on for centuries. As far back through history as you can go we have been using dogs to help us with tasks in our lives. Today we think of dogs more as companions instead of workers, but dogs are dedicated workers. Think of the things that you don’t want to do. Exercise, Learn, Work, Help Others (sometimes) – These are the things that most dogs want to do right now, at 2am or on the hottest or coldest days. Read More…

Teach your dog to wave

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One of the fun basic tricks I taught my dogs early on was to wave back at someone when they wave at them. It is a funny little thing to watch, and it was really basic to teach. I will note that to make this easy to teach your dog should already be able to high five you. If your dog can’t high five, that’s no problem, you can teach your dog how here. Read More…