With over 30 years of experience as a dog owner and 10 years working in dog daycare, I encountered numerous challenging canines exhibiting issues such as excessive energy, jumping, pulling, separation anxiety, and reactivity. At times progress has been slow and required a lot of training, motivation,I have observed improvement over time.Throughout my journey,I have studied various methods, worked alongside other dog trainers relying heavily on a lot of training and treats.
While working with dogs over the last 10 years,I've noticed that we often inadvertently create behavioural issues by treating our dogs like children, with excessive love being a primary contributing factor. For instance, upon arriving home, we often greet our dogs when they are in a highly excitable state or display affection at inopportune moments, such as when they are anxious or encountering another dog for the first time.
Two years ago,I found a unique dog training method and have recently attained my certification.What appealed to me was the importance placed on setting clear, calm boundaries and utilizing one’s energy, which dogs are highly attuned to.I have successfully put in place these boundaries with the daycare dogs and my own, achieving a notably calmer pack that demonstrates improved listening skills-so I know they work.
Doggy Dan is a well- known dog trainer and behaviourist who offers online training programs.He’s famous for the ‘The Online Dog Trainer’ program, which provides video-based training addressing many dog behavioural issues.
Focusing on establishing yourself as a pack leader(parent figure)-setting clear, consistent, calm rules and routines ,use of positive reinforcement, and building trust with your dog.
"As a current member of the Dog Trainer Academy, run by dog behaviourist Doggy Dan, I am using the training methods and approach recommended in this program”.
My daily experience with dogs is an exciting adventure of ongoing education- my passion is to provide support to as many dog owners as possible.
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