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I've posted about bringing in trainer due to some of Marley's behavior. (nipping, pouncing, etc)
Well, I must say, I am very pleased with the outcome. The trainer is very nice, and is compassionate toward the owner's perspective and what she thinks the dog is conveying/feeling as well. She equipped us with a few good things to say/do. She taught him, and then taught us. It was really interesting. I was happy to see that some of the things she was doing, I'd started with him already so I was on track - I just didn't have the specialized technique. He did really really well and has already starting cooperating more and less nipping. She does not support any startle tactics, physical correction, or even yelling. However, she did say we are human and if the behavior is escalated she understands someone might have to use them (such as a yell and loud clap). She said they should not be the primary training method though. We had a great time. He was worn out by the time she left. The session lasted about 2 hours. She gave us pre-typed notes at the end that pertained to what we want to correct so that when we were on our own, we would not forget. She also offered for us to call her anytime for help. She comes back in 2 weeks to see how he's doing, and to move on to the next part of trainig if we are doing well.
He is so much calmer already it is amazing. I mean, don't get me wrong, he's got a little ways to go still but the change is wonderful.
Wooohooo!
I've posted about bringing in trainer due to some of Marley's behavior. (nipping, pouncing, etc)
Well, I must say, I am very pleased with the outcome. The trainer is very nice, and is compassionate toward the owner's perspective and what she thinks the dog is conveying/feeling as well. She equipped us with a few good things to say/do. She taught him, and then taught us. It was really interesting. I was happy to see that some of the things she was doing, I'd started with him already so I was on track - I just didn't have the specialized technique. He did really really well and has already starting cooperating more and less nipping. She does not support any startle tactics, physical correction, or even yelling. However, she did say we are human and if the behavior is escalated she understands someone might have to use them (such as a yell and loud clap). She said they should not be the primary training method though. We had a great time. He was worn out by the time she left. The session lasted about 2 hours. She gave us pre-typed notes at the end that pertained to what we want to correct so that when we were on our own, we would not forget. She also offered for us to call her anytime for help. She comes back in 2 weeks to see how he's doing, and to move on to the next part of trainig if we are doing well.
He is so much calmer already it is amazing. I mean, don't get me wrong, he's got a little ways to go still but the change is wonderful.
Wooohooo!