Pet dog trainers - how to find a good one

You brought home a new dog and want to take her to obedience class, but how do you choose a pet dog trainer? It can be hard to figure out if someone is truly qualified and good at what they do. The American Dog Trainers Network gives the following guide lines to use in your search for a pet dog trainer for you and your dog to work with: An excellent reputation: Shop around and ask people who they have used; Check with your vet, the ASCAP, humane society, other trainers or your breed club about who they might recommend; Humane methodology and gentle effective handling skills; Reputable pet dog trainers are concerned about the welfare of their dogs, the ones they train as well as those they may own.

A good trainer will not use abusive harsh methods and understand that is counterproductive and often ineffective; A genuine love for and devotion to dogs: When you meet a dog trainer like this you will know. Her love of living and working with dogs shows in her eyes. An effective dog trainer should also like people.

She should have widespread experience: Ask about her training and experience and areas of expertise. If the pet dog trainer has limited experience but comes highly recommended, don’t rule her out on this factor alone. Maybe ask to observe one of her classes. Extensive behavioral knowledge: She should attend seminars and classes for pet dog trainers. Good teaching and communication skills: A pet dog trainer with these skills makes the process faster, easier and more enjoyable for their students.

Some other important things to look for are a sense of humor: training should be fun for the dog and their people. Affiliation with associations, organizations and training clubs: not mandatory but gives you another factor to look at when choosing your pet dog trainer. Ethics before profit: If everything she does is geared towards money, Beware! Check on line for professional associations and see if your trainer is what she claims to be.

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