Tips & Guide To Looking For A Good Dog Trainer
Moses Chia
Dog training is definitely not rocket science and is easier than
you would expect particularly if you can get help from a good dog
training book or guide. It’s also certainly possible for almost
any dog owners to train their dogs themselves provided they put
in adequate amount of effort.
Nevertheless, you might still want to get additional help from a
professional trainer, especially if you got a tough nut to crack
in your hand. Before you engage a trainer, it’s always best that
you do some research first as there are many trainers with
different teaching styles and not every style suit every dog or
owner.
Here’s a guide for you to find a reliable trainer:
Ask someone
It wouldn’t hurt you to open your mouth to ask someone for advice
or recommendation.
- Ask your friends, even strangers you meet in the park for the
contacts of their trainer if you notice that he owns a particular
well-train dog. Even if they don’t engage a trainer, you could
still possibly pick up some valuable training tips. You’ve got
nothing to lose and I’ll bet the owner would also most probably
be flattered.
- Ask your veterinarian for recommendations. He deal with dogs
everyday and must have seen the best and worse dog. He should
have contacts for some good trainers in your area.
- Ask the local Humane Society, dog breeder or even your pet
supplies shop owner. They are also a good source of information
and might just be able to direct you to a trainer who is
particularly suited to training your dog breed.
- You can also check out The Association of Pet Dog Trainers
(APDT) Trainer Directory: =>
http://www.apdt.com/trainers-and-owners/trainer-search/trainer-search.php
The directory has a search engine that allows you to search
trainer by specific geographical location and also list out if
trainers are Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) to help you make
your decision.
*CPDT is certified by the Certification Council for Pet Dog
Trainers an international testing and certification program for
professional pet dog trainers. It is basically to ensure that the
trainer has a certain level of knowledge and expertise. To be
certified, trainers must have at least 300 hours of dog training
experience and have passed an exam that assesses basic knowledge
of canine training. For more details, visit http://www.ccpdt.org/
There are several things to look out for before you engage a
trainer. You might want to consider these factors first before
you engage one from a list of good contacts you got. The Trainer
must have the following traits:
- must be humane and gentle with the dogs during training.
- must be an effective communicator and teacher. Both you and
your dog must be able to understand his teaching for effective
training. In short, “Do you understand the words that are coming
out of his mouth?” As dog training involve both you and your dog,
you must also be able to understand his teachings so that you can
practice them when you get home.
- must be experience and up-to-date with the latest training
methods. You might want to request a sit-in session to observe
him and see if he can deal with the particularly difficult dogs.
Don’t be afraid to ask him questions about his training
background, training techniques, methods and etc. An experience
trainer should have no problem answering your questions.
Distance - This might not be a big factor but certainly one worth
considering. Imagine a 4 hours drive for every training session!
Hope these tips are useful to help you look for a good dog
trainer.
Good luck in your quest for a good trainer!
Moses Chia is a dog lover and owner of
www.DogsObedienceTraining.com
– The dog training resource site
for a happier and healthier dog.
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