When it comes to training our dogs to be wonderful and welcomed additions to our family we all seem to struggle with finding balance in some aspect.
I am not a "balanced" trainer, believing in mixing positive reinforcement based training with control tactics that are pain/fear based! I do not believe it is ethical to use pain, punishment, or Intimidation to teach people or other animals. I do believe in trying to live a balanced lifestyle where we mix needs & desires to achieve success. This goes for humans and dogs!
As humans we tend to rush through life, often striving to slow down and enjoy life a bit more. Balancing work and play can help us achieve that.
That is my goal for life with my dogs, finding a balance between work and play time, time living by human directed guidelines & time doing natural doggie behaviors.
My goal as a trainer is to help dog owners find that happy middle ground where the dog's needs overlap with the owner's needs and together they can both do more of what they enjoy in life.
The October Special is designed specifically for helping dog owners find that balance through virtual coaching sessions.
Blog Posts from 2022 that Help with Finding Balance
Post 2: Theme Change with Information about how & why virtual training classes and private sessions often work better then 1-to-1 sessions where trainers meet with clients face to face. (This is a good thing to read before any of the following posts.)
Post 3: Understanding Adolescence
Post 4: Controlling Your Puppy's Environment
Post 5: Feeling SAFE! (Every dog deserves to feel safe!)
Post 6: Scent-based Medical Alerts
Yes this was a short a month so here are a few other links that might help you find the online class that is best for you.
The Crazy2Calm website where all our online classes and registration information can be found.
The Crazy2Calm FREE Resources for Service Dog Teams
SD Handlers Chats, Public Access Training, Realistic Expectations for Task Training, Training an Advanced Heel
The list of all the Yooper Paws Services offered
The Facebook Page and description of Facebook Groups offered to support dog owners.
The Yooper Paws Store where you can find all the gear I use with my dogs on a regular basis including harnesses, leashes, enrichment toys, grooming tools, and more.
Finding Balance 2023
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