Dog Training Tips - Rules for Dog Trainers and Dog Owners
Rena Murray
Dog Training Tips - Rules for Dog Trainers and Dog Owners
By Rena Murray
Similar to other human endeavors, the success of training and behavior modification efforts involving both a trainer and a owner is dependent upon acceptance of responsibility and good communication. Here are some training tips and rules of the road for such situations.
To start, Trainer, you must always remember to ask as many thoughtful and pointed questions of the owner as possible. This is an absolute necessity if the trainer is to have a good understanding of the animal before beginning the first training session, to start on the right foot. You never have a second chance to make a first impression in the world.
Dog Owner, you have a responsibility to be detailed on both the good and the bad in your pet. Only then can the trainer - behaviorist diagnose the problem fully and take the best remedial steps. You must also speak out your full expectations so they can be accomplished.
Some areas you should cover and amplify include:
1- Historical information about your -- Age, how old he was when adopted, where you got him, etc.
2- The behavior problem -- Full description, how it manifests, under what circumstances, and how often.
3- What happened the first time? -- What did the do first, how did you handle it at that moment and right afterward, how did the respond, how old was the dog, other factors, and how much has the behavior increased since then?
4- What have you done about it since then? -- Also, what have other family members done about it, what are you doing now, how has the reacted each time, etc.?
5- Information about your dog's environment and exposures - e.g., your home, yard, doggie door and yard freedom or always out on a leash, neighborhood, parks, other pets, other family members and ages, kennel trained, etc.
6- You dog's daily exercise -- e.g., how often, when, how far, is it "free time" or focused and disciplined (mental challenge), etc.?
7- Any other things you do not like about your dog?
Expose everything pertinent to the pet and circumstances that you can think of. Don't forget
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Dog Trainer, point out issues right away, explaining behavior problems to the Owner. For example, if the displays dominance behavior such as claiming something, the Owner needs to be made aware of what is really going on. This is not just some cute little annoyance, but the seed of a major behavior problem!
Dog Trainer, do not in any way intimidate the Owner or make him feel foolish. Be understanding. Recognize that he called on you because he realizes and acknowledges the need for your experience. Commend him, for that takes courage.
Dog Owner, never lie to a trainer if your has certain tendencies. Especially if your is aggressive or fearful, the trainer needs to know the tendency of his reactions. Otherwise, there may be a nasty bite, and the results you seek may be impeded.
Dog Owner, listen to the trainer. Do not become surly or sarcastic with one who is trying to help. Do not waste the trainer's time if you are not going to follow her directions and be consistent. Do not try to blame the trainer if you are not consistent.
Dog Trainer, do not tell the Owner: "People need training, not dogs." It is called TRAINING for a reason!
Dog Trainer, realize that people need to be instructed in how to read body language, to become the leader of the pack, and how to follow through with your instructions ... How to train a dog! People need encouragement, not criticism. Sometimes, the problem is the DOG!
Dog Trainer, hear the Owner out and listen to all he says about the dog. Eat every word, and draw out every piece of information you may need. Remember, you need to feed the Owner if he is stuck. You need to be a skilled interviewer, to draw out all you need to know about the and the circumstances.
Keeping these thoughts in mind makes it easier for both the Trainer and the Owner. It is no more fun for a Trainer than a Owner to deal with someone who is full of himself ... That is counterproductive. Keep you eye on your goal -- behavior modification and training.
Need Dog Training Help? Ask Rena Murray at http://www.pawpersuasion.com/ for Coaching! This Dog Behaviorist-Dog Obedience Trainer blends best of the Dog Whisper Behavior and other methods in no-nonsense Articles and FREE Newsletter at www.PawPersuasion.com . Suspect medical problem? Get expert help
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