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The Importance of Finding a Professional Dog
Trainer
Submitted By:Kelly
Marshall
So, what makes a professional dog
trainer? In order for a person to judge on how each dog is to be
handled during a dog training class, they must have experience. This
is experience that is more than taking a couple of dogs through the
initial rounds. This is the kind of knowledge that is gained from
working with all breeds and under all conditions. The nature and
characteristics of each dog has to be considered - the training
method should be varied in order to meet the occasion.
The trainer has the advantage, only when he/she knows what they
can expect and what the dogs’ reaction will be. A trainer foresees
the dog's next move and then decides whether or not to force the
issue or to decrease the demands. It takes skill to know when to be
gentle towards a dog and when to be firm. It also takes skill to
when to reprimand and when to encourage. A good trainer is has
essential qualities that give him/her the capability of coordinating
their body movement with every move a dog makes in training and the
result is good timing. This is the exact reason why so many trainers
succeed and some fail. When a trainer is clear-cut in his actions
that’s simply because he/she is experienced – they know what they
are doing and so does the dog – this leads to respect! When a dog
gains respect through admiration and not fear, this will bring a
positive response. This is proof of a person’s one's training
qualities.
A dog can not be forced to like obedience but he can be forced to
be obedient! The dog trainer should not be a bully. A good trainer
understands that all training is every new step becomes easier and
easier only if the previous lessons have been thoroughly understood
by the dog. Experienced trainers do not fear retracing their steps
briefly if it will give a dog confidence. The experienced trainer is
also aware of the terrible effects caused by nagging so he/she will
avoid it all together. A person who is patient does not become
infuriated if results are a little slow in coming. The intelligent
trainer thrives in making a dog feel accountable for the correction.
Yes, he/she is kind but they are also firm. They will make obedience
fun for a pet.
Surprisingly, a good trainer doesn’t always make a good training
class instructor. Many will attempt to train dogs at home and give
private instruction with success; however, when they are in front of
a large group, they lack the important qualities of leadership.
During the dog training class, its great to be able to work out a
single problem, however, one has to be able to solve a whole host of
problems at any given moment.
Additionally, the trainer director has to be likable. They must
have the respect of his/her trainee. They must have tact and be very
patient and broadminded of others. It is not always a piece of cake
to train someone on how to accomplish what one is capable to doing
on their own. A good training director will never allow the class to
be in session for a long time when discussing one dog's dilemma with
the owner. He/she never holds back the group for a couple of unruly
dogs.
Dog owners with special needs must be asked to come before the
class begins or stay after the training class is completed for
individual instruction.
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