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Comment on hi does any one no of a dog training school in tamworth staffordshire plz let me know thx? by Terrier

Terrier — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 03:16:09 +0000

http://www.apdt.co.uk/trainers_area.asp?area=Staffordshire

Also some more in nearby counties:

http://www.apdt.co.uk/local_dog_trainers.asp

Comment on hi does any one no of a dog training school in tamworth staffordshire plz let me know thx? by loulousmith756

loulousmith756 — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:18:53 +0000

1st of all i personally would not allow mt staffordshire bull terrier be biting my child arm even if it was playing, stop that asap ! the other problem you will ac cur if not correctly socialised now while young if will be alot harder when they reach adult, how ever even the best of staffys can be temperamental around other dogs, my two are great with dogs they know but if another dog was to growl or bark at them they will not shy down to a fight like most staffys wont, its all about control if they did attack another dog which they have not as soon as i raise my voice they will look at me and know there in the wrong submissive not scared they simply know whos top dog hop this helps.

Comment on hi does any one no of a dog training school in tamworth staffordshire plz let me know thx? by Berner Lover

Berner Lover — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:37:19 +0000

If you contact the kennel club or go on their website they should be able to assist you in a trainer who covers the kennel club good citizen classes.
Tamworth Agility Training Club (SmartPaws)
Instructor
Jackie
Tel. 07986 338611
Email

We have the use of an indoor riding school in Newton Regis, which is at the back of Tamworth.
It is big enough to have two classes running together.

Classes: Basic Obedience and Foundation training (Max 7 dogs per class)

Beginners Agility and Starters competition class (Agility grades 1-3) (Max 7 Dogs per class)

Competition Dogs only (Max 10 dogs per class using the full venue)

Training will be on a Tuesday evening 7pm to 10pm

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by Ken

Ken — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:47:39 +0000

Yes I use positive reward based training methods and they are the most reliable training methods I have ever seen. I am so pleased that people are no longer feeling they have to use choke chains and other harsh training methods in order to train their dogs. Thanks to the trainers who follow guidelines set by the APDT

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by Ingrid H

Ingrid H — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:29:58 +0000

Absolutely!
A few years ago, I never would have been able to rehabilitate the dog I adopted and have now. Before The Dog Whisperer and all my research, I would have used human psychology on my dog when she used to freak out at rustling plastic bags. I would have coddled her and told her that everything was alright and I would have just reinforced her fear. Ignoring her when she freaked out and acting confidently when changing the trash bags made her realize there was nothing to fear.
I learned how to teach recall from a DVD I purchased. Before I watched that DVD, I had absolutely no idea that the time to praise a dog for coming is not when it gets to you, but rather when it turns to come and all the way to you.
Since I learned about “watch me” and began using it along with marker training (clicker training), my dog listens way better than she ever did.
There’s lots more too, but those are a few examples.

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by Ulva Child

Ulva Child — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:29:50 +0000

Not only my dog but myself as well.

There is one contact of mine who pushed me in the right direction and I thank him for it. Most of what I know now has (in one way or another) been because of him… This time last year I really had no idea and would have told you a dog was a furry baby and must be treated like one.

This time last year I would have told you how cruel you where for using a prong now I use one myself and try to educate people about this tool to the best of my ability.

I also enjoy reading anything I can find on dog training and behavior..
Even if I don’t agree with it I always have room to learn more.

I think the best gift we can give to a dog is to allow them to be a dog. My dogs attitude towards myself has changed a great deal.

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by Miracle Paws™ (Profile Updated!)

Miracle Paws™ (Profile Updated!) — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 06:02:32 +0000

Yes i to have got a lot of training methods from here.
it does help and being a part time dog trainer,
i to like to help others with the correct methods.
but as Amanda mentioned its up to you to enforce the correct behavior.
XXX

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by Each to their own

Each to their own — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 05:35:46 +0000

For sure, but I do notice that as soon as you take your foot off the gas, they slip into their old behavior in no time. I have to stay on top of her all the time (and I consider her a good dog compared to others

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by alexflanagan1995

alexflanagan1995 — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:43:45 +0000

yes

Comment on Has any advice on dog training/behaviour changed your dog for the better? by Amanda G

Amanda G — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:39:29 +0000

Of course it has.

Everything I know about training came from someone else, whether it be through talking to them, or reading, etc.

Although, once you have the knowledge, it is up to you to enforce it with your dog. That is how both them, and I, am able to benefit from it.