Watch Lynn Webb bring a shelter dog from a nervous and stressed state to a much more calm state with her skills of canine massage and reading the dog’s body language as she works on the dog. Even though the dog Arianna has ongoing stress from living in a shelter, the benefits of Lynn’s massage can be seen throughout the video. About Lynn: Lynn Webb, M.A.,. KPA CTP, … [Read more...] about Canine Massage In A Shelter
How To Help Your Dog Get Along at The Dog Park
Spring is here so it’s that time again when folks are going to be taking their dogs to dog parks!Here’s a terrific video that you may not have seen from Korean dog trainer June Kim! We think you will learn a lot from watching it.June knows dogs! She’s been a professional dog trainer for 25+ years.June Kim PgDip, CBCC, CPDT, is the founder at PolangPolang LLC, … [Read more...] about How To Help Your Dog Get Along at The Dog Park
Dog Trainer on a Mission to Help Vets with PTSD
Stay turned for our upcoming Podcast Interview with dog trainer Dennis Fehling, CPDT-KA, CBATI, of Friends for Life Dog Training in Redmond, Oregon, who is passionate about giving back and helping veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He and his wife Pam Bigoni worked with a program called “Battle Buddies” in Oregon, training veterans and their service … [Read more...] about Dog Trainer on a Mission to Help Vets with PTSD
The Modern Dog Trainer
There’s a blog called The MODERN DOG TRAINER that’s well worth checking out - Wow… does it have some great information for dog trainers! Founded in 2014 by Ines Gaschot, CPDT-KA and assisted by 9 contributing editors who are also dog trainers, The Modern Dog Trainer’s mission is to bring the dog training industry into the 21st century by as Ines puts it, “providing … [Read more...] about The Modern Dog Trainer
Outdoor Training Games in Oregon
I'm excited about my next podcast interview with dog trainer Dina Pavlis of Surf City Dog Training! Dina trains in Florence, Oregon which from Googling it, it looks like a beautiful part of our country! Pacific Coast, sand dunes, pine trees, rivers... wow! Above is a picture of Dina and one of her dogs. She's developed some some truly exciting outdoor activities for her … [Read more...] about Outdoor Training Games in Oregon
Certifications for Dog Trainers – One of the First
CAN YOU NAME THE FIRST PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER ORGANIZATION TO GIVE CERTIFICATIONS (post 1960's that is...) The Society of North American Dog Trainers (SNADT). Have you heard of it? Probably not. Steve Diller, the wonderful trainer whom I studied with, told me about it as he had been its President in 1991. Many of the members were pet dog trainers but they also competed in … [Read more...] about Certifications for Dog Trainers – One of the First
The People End of Dog Training
Have you ever had trouble with the people end of dog training? Difficult or uncomfortable situations with clients – when you feel that you’re just not getting your message across to the owners? You’ve got to listen to THE DOG TRAINERS CONNECTION PODCAST interview that we’re posting on Friday, 11/6! I interviewed Colleen Demling, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA, Founder and … [Read more...] about The People End of Dog Training
Trainer Stories – Rehabiliating Dogs
Sue Hagerman, Certified Dog Trainer graduate of Animal Behavior College and owner of Pet Dog Sit-uations, LLC, in Maumee, Ohio, sent me a story about a dog named Sophie that she fostered and rehabilitated. Sue volunteers at local shelters working with dogs that need socialization and basic training. I think “Sophie’s Story” is the essence of what helps dog trainers get … [Read more...] about Trainer Stories – Rehabiliating Dogs
Separation Anxiety & Stress…Oh My!
I really like Roger Abrantes’ book DOGS HOME ALONE A trainer suggested I get it when I took my first separation anxiety case. It's an excellent book with clearly written step-by-step instructions and diagrams. Sometimes by just doing the initial “BED” exercise, the dog relaxes enough to be able to stay home alone – of course if the dog owner works the … [Read more...] about Separation Anxiety & Stress…Oh My!
Gary Wilkes – Creator of Target Training
httpss://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4i7-0vFW0U Gary Wilkes of CLICK AND TREAT is an internationally acclaimed behaviorist, trainer, author, columnist, teacher and lecturer. I met him at an APDT Conference back in 2001 a couple of months after I graduated from a professional dog trainers program. I wanted to give a class but I was petrified and when I told … [Read more...] about Gary Wilkes – Creator of Target Training