Dog Training & The Psychology of Fido


 

 

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This 'Training Services' Page Includes Information On :
  Puppy Classes & Group Classes
Basic Obedience Training
Problems
How We Work With You & Your Dog
  Basic Principles Of Dog Training
How Doggie Psychology Affects Training & Relationship
Our Training Services
  Choosing A Trainer
  Prices For Training Services

I can train any dog, and all dogs... and teaching you 'Why', and how, is my goal.

    You will see quickly that I can train your dog. Your success depends entirely upon you. I guarantee that I will do my best to teach you how to train as effectively as I do. You will quickly see and experience this as well.

   * Training a dog involves people training too ... the owner's commitment is most important !

   * If you are not in this area , be sure to check out the "Off-Site" Training Services offered ... 

    I am currently working in the Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville area THURSDAYS of each week. Call for details & arranging appointments, etc.



Basic Obedience Training Usually Includes : 

  • Teaching  "NO"  & "Sit, Stay, Come, Heel"  

  • Dealing With Some Common Problem Behaviors

  • Teaching Owners "Pack Principles", Implementing Them, & How They Affect Your Relationship 

   * This is not something I  "do to your dog"... The most important part of dog training involves teaching the owners.  I  hope to teach you how live a lifetime incorporating these principles with your dog.  The # of training sessions obviously determines how much can be included in "Basic Obedience".  The above is based upon a 3 - 5 session package.  More advanced training, some problems, or multiple dogs, may require more work. 


Typical Problem Behaviors :

  • Going To The Bathroom Indoors

  • Biting / Using Teeth When Playing

  • Not Listening At All

  • No "Manners"

  • Won't Come

  • Aggressive Toward Owner In A Variety Of Ways

  • Aggression In General

  • Chewing / Damaging "Off Limits" Things 

  • Too Physical / Over-Active With Guests, & At Door

  • Separation Anxiety

  • Multiple Dogs Dynamics Problems

  • Family Dynamics Problems


How We Work With You And Your Dog :

  • Discussion of owner's & dog's needs, desires, and/or problems

  • Introduction to dog, owners, and family

  • Familiarization with dog's environment and family

  • Work with dog

  • Work with owners

  • Homework assignment


The Basis Of All Training Is YOU Being The Pack Leader ... 

          3 Steps of Dog Correction : 

  • 1) Interruption - stop the unwanted behavior

  • 2) Guidance - replace unwanted behavior with desired behavior

  • 3) Praise - praise the good behavior

Dog training is instructing ... like parents would their child. Firm leadership, and discipline are a proper, and necessary part of this instruction. 

It is firmly and consistently teaching the dog, with as much "grace", and love as possible.

  • Make it very clear what you do, and don't, want of your dog. With simplicity & consistency.

  • "Good dog" with kindness, and "No" with firmness accomplish much !

  • Patience, consistency, & repetition are the keys (used with corrective training).

  • "Attentiveness" to your dog is very important to your whole relationship.


Doggie Psychology Factors That Affect Success :

  • Your Dog Knows If You're Serious About Being The Pack Leader, And He/She Being "Trained" ! 

  • Dogs Respect Pack Leaders That Care For, And Help Them, And Who Use Their Power / Authority WISELY

  • Your Dog Wants To Please You, And Wants To Be Your Best Friend

  • Your Dog Wants ( Will Respect & Defer To ) You Being In Charge

  • Your Dog Wants To Know, And Needs To Know, Their "Place" In The Pack

  • Your Dog Wants Respect & Love, Just Like You Do

  • It Takes Patience, Repetition, & Consistency... And Attention To, And Time With Your Dog

  • Obedience Out of  Love & Relationship Is Better Than Because Of  Simply Fearing You

  • "Obedience" Comes From A Combination Of  Love, Fear, Bonding, Relationship, Respect, Pack Dynamics, Care, Need, & More!


AKC Basic Obedience Training Essay

Here are a couple of great  "Choosing A Trainer"  links :

Dog Logic.com        American Dog Trainers Network - Choosing A Dog Trainer    


Prices for 75 minute training / teaching sessions, at your home (it's the best place) :

  • Jasper, Arkansas area for $45.00 / session.

  • In Jasper area, 3 training sessions (pre-paid), cost $ 130.00, and include printed info.

  • Harrison, Arkansas area for $ 60.00 / session.

  • In Harrison area, 3 training sessions (pre-paid), cost $ 175.00, and include printed info.   

The "Training Fido" service area is expanding over Northwest Arkansas ! 

Distance & travel times from Jasper determine prices.

Click here for your area prices

   I am currently working in the Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, Bentonville area THURSDAYS of each week. Call for details & arranging appointments, etc.


* References Available Upon Request           E-Mail       (870) 446-5757

 

 

 



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