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Should You Use a Dog Trainer Or Train Your Dog Yourself?
This is an often discussed subject. Which is best?
There is no generally right or wrong answer here, it is all down to you and your dog. Is your new dog a puppy or an older animal you have rescued? What is the current level of your new dog’s training? (toilet training, obedience etc) Do you have the time and knowledge to train your dog? Do you have the money to spend on a professional dog trainer? What breed is your dog?
All of these questions will have an impact on whether it is best for you to train your dog or use a professional trainer.
Some problem dogs (I have that term but many people understand it) may need a professional trainer to get rid of certain habits. But a ‘problem dog’ is usually the result of a ‘problem owner’ who has not given their pet the correct signals during its training or up-bringing so bad habits have formed. Most dogs are very receptive to training of some degree. Each breed may be better at certain things, but all dogs naturally want to learn and please their owners. How you train yours all depends on the dog you have.
If you have the money but not enough time to do the training yourself then maybe using a professional trainer is fine. But if you had already chosen that option you would not be here reading this article.
So here we will just look at the option of training your new dog yourself.
Whatever age your dog is, he or she will still want to please you. Old dogs can learn new tricks, as I proved on numerous occasions with my old dog who lived to be 19 years old!
So age is not a problem. All you need to be able to train YOUR dog is the knowledge of how to do it. Training a dog is not difficult IF you do it properly from the start. Even rescue dogs who have had bad experiences can be trained quite easily by their new owner. A new owner to a dog is a new start, they may bring some bad experiences or habits with them but they are very receptive to you and what YOU want them to do. Do things right from the start and you will make life much better for you and your new dog (or old dog).
Now if you have had your dog for a while and it still needs training don’t worry. Even if you have not done everything right from the start you can still train your dog now. Don’t underestimate the intelligence of your dog or it’s willingness to please it’s owner. ALL dogs can be trained if you know how.
And that is the important bit. HOW can you train your dog quickly and have fun doing it?
The answer is quite simple, as I eventually found out. Just click the link below and you can get a copy of the information I used to train my dogs and make my life a lot easier.
Mark B has kept dogs all of his life, mainly German Shepherds. You can visit Marks dog training website at http://www.newdogtraining.net
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Maverick is a 5 year old Yorkshire Terrier. He routinely jumps to greet visitors. As you can see, this experiment took place off-leash. Sits were offered, not cued. Stats: 1st entry – 11 jumps (in 14 seconds!), 2nd entry – 4 jumps, 3rd entry – 1 jump. Cooper is a maltese/poodle mix and is 2 years & 9 months old in this video. Coopers stats: 1st entry – 8 jumps, 2nd entry – 2 jumps. All sits were offered, not cued. Maverick & Cooper are not likely to generalize “sit to greet” other visitors after one session. If their owner’s wanted to continue to reinforce sitting, they should practice clicking for different visitors at different times of the day. Special thanks to Maverick & Cooper’s owners for letting me play with their dogs. This was fun & I learned that the clicker works on non-ridgebacks, too. Wink.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
Why You Should Think About Hiring A Dog Trainer With Clicker
Why You Should Think About Hiring A Dog Trainer With Clicker
Article by Paul Bright
If you want your pet to have the training he needs, it is best you hire a dog trainer with clicker because this is one of the most effective ways a dog can learn new tricks. Aside from being effective, it is a fast way your pet dog can be trained. This has been proven by the many people who have tried out a clicker training tool. But you do not need to pay for an expensive dog trainer if you are planning to use a clicker.
A clicker trainer can be purchased at almost any pet store. When you go to a pet store, you can check out the many different types of clicker training tools. Most of these clickers come in a small rectangular box which has a metallic button. When you give a command to your pet, you simply press the button and it will emit a clicking sound. Once this is done, you have to remember to supply each click with a doggie treat. This will ensure that your pet understands what you are trying to tell him.
Because of the success of this device, there are a lot of people who work as a dog trainer with clicker training experience. These people already know how best to train a pet because they have been successful with the device. There are a lot of tricks that they can teach your pet while using a clicker. But even if their time with your pet is already over, you can easily continue the training of your pet as long as you have a clicker.
The important thing you have to remember when you use a clicker when training your pet is that you have to give treats everytime you give a command. This will let your pet know that you approve of his behavior. When he does something bad, you have to make sure you don’t give him treats so that he will associate the behaviour he did as something you do not approve of.
With the use of a clicker, you can easily train your dog to do the things you want from him. You no longer have to hire a dog trainer with clicker to do the job since you can get the job done on your own.
Are you looking for more information regarding dog trainer with clicker ? Visit http://www.clickertrainingadog.com/trainwhatclickermeans today!
This video shows dog trainer Dave Cugno working to help rehabilitate Ringo – a pit bull with a critical level of insecurity that has manifested as aggression.
Video Rating: 5 / 5
What dog trainer would you pick to train your dog?
Question by ??????? Fiónnabhair ???????: What dog trainer would you pick to train your dog?
Who would you NOT want training your dog?
Can be from here(Y!A), a professional trainer etc.
Legit : How long did it take you to train your dog off leash obedience?
Best answer:
Answer by Sara
I train my dogs (I am a trainer LOL)
I would not want an all positive trainer to train my dogs.
It took me approx. 1 month to train my dog off leash reliably. We still reinforce the off leash on a daily basis but he’s been off leash for years now. I don’t need one on him anywhere, the only reason I use one is because it is the law and god forbid something else happens.
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Nice Dog Trainer photos
Some cool dog trainer images:
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Image by MrBigDog2k
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Image by MrBigDog2k
I’m a dog trainer and want to know what rate I should rent a space for group classes?
Question by BBALL GRRL: I’m a dog trainer and want to know what rate I should rent a space for group classes?
I’m a dog trainer just south of Devner, Colorado and have been looking into rentable space to hold group classes. I found a doggie daycare/boarding place that is opening near me who has a space but both the owner an myself have never done this before. Anyone out there know anyone or personally have experience doing this? Is there a rate per month or percentage given to the landlord?
Other advice?
Best answer:
Answer by Love My Pit Bull
I belong to a dog club and they charge per date. People can rent the building for 1 day or 2, etc but I am not sure what they charge. Because we belong to the club or join a class they charge $ 80.00 per 8 week session. Now here is the catch, they actually pay rent on a monthly basis. I am not sure how Colorado works but I would think you would have to pay a monthly rental on the space. You also want to make sure you have enough space because believe me once word gets out you will be holding class every night. A lot of people are getting into training their dogs, not only obedience but agility, flyball, just to name a few. Our classes are always full and they have a waiting list. Remember insurance and utilities (gas and electric) along with parking space, cleaning, and other office and dog supplies. If you are going to share the space with the doggie daycare/boarding facility, you will have to work out a schedule for the day(s) that you want to hold classes and again share the rent and insurance. I am sure there are other things I am forgetting, maybe check with the small business administration to see what information they have that could help. Good luck in your new venture.
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Cool Dog Trainer images
Check out these dog trainer images:
Pet of the Week: Ace, 11486942
Image by LollypopFarm
Ace is a 17 pound Jack Russell Terrier/mix who came to Lollypop Farm because he needed more time and attention than his previous owner could give.
Ace is 3-years-old and will need a patient adopter who is willing to spend the time to help this little guy blossom. Ace and his adopter will need to sign up for training to help him gain more confidence and feel more comfortable with strangers. Classes would be overwhelming for him, so our staff trainer will schedule a private session for Ace and his adopter at a discounted rate.
Ace has a ton of energy and loves to get outside and tear around. A home with children over the age of 16 is recommended. Come out, bring your family and any resident dogs for a meet and greet. Talk things over with the Adoptions Desk, and I sure hope you and Ace are a perfect match.
How do I become a good dog trainer?
Question by : How do I become a good dog trainer?
I want to be able to get a breed without crossing it off the list just because it’s “hard to train”. What are your opinions on Cesar Millan’s methods? Do they work? Have you owned a “stubborn” breed of dog before (ex: Husky) and have you gone about training it? How long did it take you? I know you have to be consistant with the training and all that but some dogs ARE easier to train than others to an extent. So, how do I be an expert dog trainer?
Best answer:
Answer by Sydney Liu
Its just a matter of the effort you put into it and time…Watch lots of dog behaviour problems and their solutions…Watch alot of dog documentories…I prefer a german shepherd because its very easy to train for me.
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whats does a good dog trainer get paid per hour?
Question by K-9Kara: whats does a good dog trainer get paid per hour?
I want to be a dog trainer. What type og dog trainer gets paid the best? What the average pay per hour or per dog? Whats the yearly income?
Best answer:
Answer by Jenny
A big factor would be the part of the country that you’re in.
For example, I pay 35 bucks an hour for a personal trainer, while a celebrity trainer in LA gets $ 400/hour.
Why not talk to trainers in your area?
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Q&A: What is the average yearly income for a professional dog trainer?
Question by Curiosity Kills: What is the average yearly income for a professional dog trainer?
I love dogs, and wouldn’t mind having a job that specializes in dog behavior, like a dog trainer. I want to have a job that I enjoy, but one that makes enough money. Further information would be nice.
Best answer:
Answer by ? Abby ?
Check out salary.com. This website provides tons of info on various jobs, and you can search by city. You can even get a customized report that accounts for education and experience.
What do you think? Answer below!
Why you should opt for a Certified Dog Trainer over training pets yourself
Why you should opt for a Certified Dog Trainer over training pets yourself
Article by Willie Hernandez
Have you been struggling a great deal with your dog’s behavioral problems? You are most likely using training methods that are not getting you close to any success. Not to worry, because most of the dog training efforts people attempt fail to work anyway. Here are the most common reasons why some strategies fail and why you are better off seeking the services of a Certified Dog Trainer.
Poor Implementation procedure
You may be referring to a very good source of dog-training theories but are failing to execute them well in real life. In fact, most of the methods you will come across are, by themselves, difficult to apply. They are complicated and require one who has had mastery in the specific field to help you; hence, the need to contract a certified dog trainer who is likely to handle it more professionally. It is not a matter of watching a video clip and just simply imitating what you see.
Differing views about what is best for your dog
These days, the love for dogs can dupe people into believing that they are dog specialists. The fact that you have lived with them all your life does not warrant your opinion at all. Therefore, you cannot afford to listen to just about everything that people say about dogs and take their word for it. You need a certified dog trainer who, from proven track record, research and first-hand experience, knows how to deal with all sorts of problems your dog may have. There is no single and best way of dealing with a dog’s problem.
Do not hesitate to contact a local certified dog trainer if you are just starting with your puppy or if you have a dog that has been around but needs a check because of behavior problems.
Willie Hernandez is a part time dog trainer who actually believes house training a dog is something you should never have to hire a trainer to do if you have the time and patience to see the job through properly.
