Dog training is 80% patience and 20% science and is easier than you would expect particularly if
you own our dog training book.
This
worked for 99% of every owner who bought the behavior training ebook plus did their home-work on a consistent basis.
However, you might still want to get additional help from a
professional trainer, especially if you got a really tough nut to crack. Before you use a trainer, always do research first as there are many trainers with
different teaching methods and not every method works for your dog or
owner.
Here’s a guide for you to find a reliable trainer:
Ask people
It never hurts to ask someone for advice
or a recommendation.
- Ask your friends, even strangers you meet in the park for the
contacts of their trainer if you notice that they own a very
well-trained dog. Even if they don’t engage a trainer, you could
still possibly pick up some valuable training tips. You’ve got
nothing to lose and I’ll bet the owner would also most probably be
flattered.
- Ask your veterinarian for recommendations. They deal with dogs
everyday and must have seen the best and worse dogs. He should have
contacts for some good trainers in your area.
- Ask the local Humane Society, dog breeder or even your pet
supplies shop owner. They are also a good source of information
and might just be able to direct you to a trainer who is
particularly suited to training your dog.
- You can also check out The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
Trainer http://www.apdt.com/po/ts/default.aspx
The directory has a search engine that allows you to search
trainer by specific geographical location and also list out if
trainers are Certified Pet Dog Trainers (CPDT) to help you make
your decision.
*CPDT is certified by the Certification Council for Dog
Trainers an international testing and certification program for
professional dog trainers. It is basically to ensure that the
trainer has a certain level of knowledge and expertise. To be
certified, trainers must have at least 300 hours of dog training
experience and have passed an exam that assesses basic knowledge
of canine training.
There are several things to look out for before you engage a
trainer. You might want to consider these factors first before you
engage one from a list of good contacts you got. The Trainer must
have the following traits:
- must be humane and gentle with the dogs during training.
- must be an effective communicator and teacher. Both you and your
dog must be able to understand his teaching for effective
training. In short, “Do you understand the words that are coming
out of his mouth?” Dog training involves both you and your dog,
you must also be able to grasp his style so you continue to
practice them when you get home.
- must be experience and up-to-date with the latest training
methods. You might want to request a sit-in session to observe him
and see if he can deal with the particularly difficult dogs. Don’t
be afraid to ask him questions about his training background,
training techniques, methods and etc. An experienced trainer should
have no problem answering your questions.
Distance - This might not be a big factor but certainly one worth
considering. Imagine a 2 hour drive for every training session!
Hope these tips are useful to help you look for a good dog
trainer.
Good luck in your quest for a good trainer!
Finding The Right Dog Trainers!