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The 1 Dog Trainer Blog2021-04-07T19:00:29+00:00

Pet Store, Breeder, or Rescue? How to Choose Where to Get My Next Pup!

When looking at the choices out there for finding that perfect pet, keep in mind the pros and cons of all your options. We will break down these choices from a trainer’s point of view, as well as commonly known pros and cons in acquiring your new dog from a pet store, a breeder, or a pet rescue. Pet stores Cons of buying a puppy from a pet store First, a few cons from a trainer's point of view. Pet store pups tend to be some of the most difficult puppies to housebreak. Think of this: the puppy is purchased from the “breeder” shipped to a store in a crate, then placed in a larger crate or playpen, almost never stepping foot outside on grass or dirt. Some pet stores crate the pups when on display, but not to be played with. But when they are taken from the crates, they [...]

Dog Training Methods, Styles, and Tools

There are many different methods and styles when it comes to professional dog training. This is good because not every dog can be trained the same way. Click on the boxes below to read about the different types of dog training tools and methods that you'll find trainers using. Then read on to find out how to choose the best dog training style for your pet. Common Dog Training Tools and Methods "Using Praise to Reward" Positive reinforcement / Praise reward training is where you use your verbal “happy” tone and physical petting to reward the dog when it follows through with a command or good behavior. This method should ALWAYS be used from puppies to adult dogs, even when combined with other training tools. "Food as Motivation" Treat training is when you use dog treats or food as motivation to teach basic obedience commands such as [...]

Choosing the Best Dog Trainer and Training Program for Your Dog

One of the most common questions I get asked is WHY should I send my dog to you for training? It boils down to two things: What is best for your dog, first, and what is best for you, second.  There are four main types of dog training: club style dog training, in-home dog training, group dog training, and academy / boot camp dog training, which is the type we have at The 1 Dog Trainer Academy. Our Academy style training isn't for every dog and owner, so we recommend that owners learn about each type of dog training before you settle on the type that's right for your dog and you. Dog training clubs If owners would like to be part of every step of their dog’s education and have the time devoted to this training, then I encourage them to find Club Training. This would be great [...]

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