Dog biscuits are a typical treat that positive training programs use to reward good behavior.
Dog training programs that are positive offer a new approach to developing a dog's obedience. Dog training classes are typically known to be excessively strict. Instead of rewarding desired behavior, they tend to focus on punishing bad behavior. Negative dog training camps have been a target for negative media coverage, paving the way to the popularity of positive programs. Many dog training schools across the country offer positive obedience training.
Puppy Kindergarten
One program Best Friends Training Center offers is a kindergarten course for puppies, called Puppy Kindergarten. Dogs learn basic manners and be a "Canine Good Citizen." Dogs are tested for good behavior, such as accepting a friendly stranger, appearance and grooming, sitting on command, walking through a crowd, sitting politely for petting, and reaction to distraction. This school believes that old dogs can learn new tricks, and offers private training programs for dogs at any age.
Best Friends Pet Care, Inc.
520 Main Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851
203-846-3360
bestfriendspetcare.com
Drill Team Course
The Positive Motivation Dog Training Obedience program enables the dog owner to connect and develop a rewarding relationship with a dog, allowing the owner to continue training the dog as time goes on. A core belief and observation of this school is that a "gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." The Drill Team course focuses on rally and obedience, which is done as a group keeping the dogs in coordination with each other. It is commonly thought of as a course with negative reinforcement, however this school accomplishes the obedience training in a positive yet strong way.
Positive Motivation Dog Training, LLC
587 County Road 519
Belvidere, NJ 07823
908-475-5551
www.positivedogs.com
Platinum In-Home Training Program
John's Natural Dog Training Company provides the Platinum In-home Training Program that is a positive-oriented course with eight private in-home classes, plus access to group classes for the life of the dog. Some examples of the group classes include the Canine Good Citizen course and agility. The Platinum training program is a customized approach that resolves behavioral and obedience issues. This course is especially pertinent for puppies, rescued dogs with behavioral issues, dogs with aggression issues, new owners, owners who want dog therapy certification, and those who want obedience titles for their dogs.
John's Natural Dog Training Company
P.O. Box 462047
Escondido, CA 92046
877-447-8597
johnknowsdogs.com
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