my approach

My Approach

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• This should be enjoyable for owners AND pets

• No animal should endure fear or pain as “training”

• In scientifically sound, replicable, reliable methods

• Techniques effective in any species from apes to ants

• Continuing education

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Choosing a Pro

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• Choose wisely

• Gathering information

• Fetching the Perfect Dog Trainer

• Paperback or ebook

• Nominated for Maxwell Medallion by the Dog Writers Association of America

About Dominance Training​

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• Video from multiple behavior scientists on why dominance is not a good choice

• David Mech explains why he was wrong about wolf behavior and the term “alpha”

• APDT’s position statement on dominance-based training

• American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior position statement on dominance-based training

• Pet Professional Guild position on dominance-based training

• Research explaining why dominance based training is problematic

• Article on dominance by Dr. Sophia Yin

• Article on dominance by Dr. Stanley Coren

 

 

Rather than viewing a wolf pack as a group of animals organized with a “top dog” that fought its way to the top, or a male-female pair of such aggressive wolves, science has come to understand that most wolf packs are merely family groups formed exactly the same way as human families are formed. ~ David Mech

I will Always Provide

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Honesty

• Serve as trusted adviser

• What's needed, not necessarily what's wanted

• Tell you if we can't go further

• Refer to someone better if needed 

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Realistic Expectations.

• Until satisfied or no more improvement, whichever's 1st 

• Tailored to lifestyle and goals, but within pet abilities

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No Judgement.

• Never feel judged about your pet, lifestyle, house keeping, or collection of 2000 unicorns

• If you don't care if your dog's on the table, then I don't care - unless it pertains to training

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Fun.

• Known for humor

• No laughter is very rare

• Everyone should have fun, especially pets