A Positive and Scientific Approach
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| Judy and Victoria Stillwell APDT Conference 2009 |
My approach to dog training is based on having a postive experience for both dog and owner. Positive reinforcement is the key: rewarding the dog for desired behavior creates better behavior!
Using current learning theory and applications of Premack Principle, Skinner, Pavlovian and the Laws of Thorndyke behavior modification is a systematic process that anyone can learn to implement with their dog, providing they have a good teacher. It takes more than a dog enthusiast to be able to apply Classical and Operant Conditioning to change a dog behavior.
For Information about the organizations that I am involved with, please visit the following websites:
www.ccpdt.org-Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers - CPDT-KA
www.apdt.com - Association of Pet Dog Trainers - Certified Member
www.iaabc.org -International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants - Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, only ACDBC in Portland Maine
All of our training sessions are designed to create a positive connection between dog and owner, and to prevent unwanted behavior. Our Puppy Socialization classes are active and fun, and build confidence early in a dogs development. This is important to avoid problems such as fearfulness or anxiety as a dog matures.
Group Obedience Training offers a more comprehensive set of skills for the dog and its owner. Offered in group sessions, this is a great way to build confidence and set consistent rules in high distraction settings.
For more intensive individualized training, my Personalized One-to-one Counseling sessions are a great option. These sessions are offered at the owner’s home, and are tailored to the unique needs of the dog and its owner at the time. Problems such as incessant barking, door charging, aggressiveness towards dogs or people, and other more complex problems are best handled in one-to-one training sessions.
I specialize in helping dogs that are anxious, fearful, aggressive, dominant or simply undisciplined. These problems are more effectively addressed at the home, and we set up these sessions at convenient times for the dog owner. Plus, they are lots of fun too!
Dog ownership should be fun and rewarding, just like our training sessions! Please contact me so that I can help you and your dog achieve the balance and joy you both deserve!
All of our training sessions are designed to create a positive connection between dog and owner, and to prevent unwanted behavior. Our Puppy Socialization classes are active and fun, and build confidence early in a dogs development. This is important to avoid problems such as fearfulness or anxiety as a dog matures.
Group Obedience Training offers a more comprehensive set of skills for the dog and its owner. Offered in group sessions, this is a great way to build confidence and set consistent rules in high distraction settings.
For more intensive individualized training, my Personalized One-to-one Counseling sessions are a great option. These sessions are offered at the owner’s home, and are tailored to the unique needs of the dog and its owner at the time. Problems such as incessant barking, door charging, aggressiveness towards dogs or people, and other more complex problems are best handled in one-to-one training sessions.
I specialize in helping dogs that are anxious, fearful, aggressive, dominant or simply undisciplined. These problems are more effectively addressed at the home, and we set up these sessions at convenient times for the dog owner. Plus, they are lots of fun too!
Dog ownership should be fun and rewarding, just like our training sessions! Please contact me so that I can help you and your dog achieve the balance and joy you both deserve!
