Middletown RI

The time I was kicked out of two different shelters

Results are extremely important to me when it comes to dog training. Without results the dog often pays the price. Sometimes with his life so I don’t mess around. I want to the dog to learn. Sometimes this requires me to use a negative consequence to get the results needed. This is extremely practical and does not require inflicting pain or harsh methods. But many people, including very popular dog trainers and vet behaviorists, believe that a negative consequence can NEVER be used to train a dog, that ONLY positive reinforcement is to be used. This is a HUGE mistake… Read the rest

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The One Question You Should Ask Before Hiring A Dog Trainer

I want to help you save a lot of money and headaches. How can I do that? Chances are you are reading this because you have a dog. And you want to do some training with your dog. Here is how I can help you save a boatload of money and time. When it comes to hiring a dog trainer in just about any state you’ll have many choices. It can be difficult and you may not know who to choose. Kind of like finding good pizza when you move to a new town. You look on the internet or… Read the rest

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Middletown RI Dog Trainer Speaks Out

Been spending a lot of time over on Aquidneck Island. I used to run the dog training classes over at The Potter League for Animals and was glad to start up classes again in the area. You see, next month we are going to start dog training classes at The Wiggle Room. I was listening to the radio on Monday and learned the Rhode Island governor signed into law that there will be a $1000 fine for littering and a whopping $5000 fine for a 2nd offense. Many of the talking heads on the Rhode Island radio stations were cheering… Read the rest

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Teaching Why “Alpha” Is Flawed In Middletown RI Dog Training Class

I taught dog training classes at The Potter League for Animals in Middletown RI for a while. It’s a great shelter with some great people. When I would teach a class at the shelter the first thing I would teach was about leadership and was very careful using the term “Alpha.” The first “canine term” most people learn is the word Alpha. “You have to be your dog’s alpha,” most of the experts claim as soon as the new dog owner attends an obedience class. There is mucho confusion about this in the dog training world, there is also a… Read the rest

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Middletown RI Dog Trainer Shares Dog Training Tip Inspired By Dale Carnegie

Being a dog trainer is one of the greatest professions. I get to meet so many great people and dogs from all over and one place I love going to is Aquidneck Island. Being a Middletown RI dog trainer allows me to stop in at my favorite place: Barnes N Noble! The Barnes & Noble bookstore in Middletown Ri is a great place to grab a coffee and browse some books. This week’s trip there was very exciting because I found a book that made me happier than a tick on a big dog. The book was, “Self Help Messiah.”… Read the rest

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