Click on the link below to read an excellent article on how you can select a good dog trainer. Sad to say, there are a lot of dog trainers out there still using unnecessarily cruel methods, so you do need to do your homework!
How to Find a Trainer
Finding a trainer for your dog is
vitally important to your dog's happy acclimation to your household and
development as a pet. Keep in mind when researching trainers that there is no
certification or licensing process of any kind to be a dog trainer. Therefore,
the educational level and background of each trainer will vary widely.
Practically anyone can call themselves a dog trainer or behaviorist, but this
does not mean they are capable of helping you train your dog. If a trainer
makes exaggerated claims, or uses sales pitches that sound like something from
a used car salesman or guarantees, walk away! Moreover, there are a variety of
different philosophical approaches to dog training, from correction-based
training to positive reinforcement training to clicker training to pure
positive. When interviewing a trainer, be sure to ask them what their methods
are and what their approach to dog behavior and learning is.
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