If we barely socialize with our neighbors and friends, who are we going to turn to for companionship? Fur babies, of course! The Oregon Humane Society’s president and CEO, Sharon Harmon, recently told OPB’s “All Things Considered” that they’ve seen a big increase in community interest in pet adoptions. She said, “If you think about it, it’s really the perfect time. People are home, they can establish a relationship. In times like these, animals bring us something that you just can’t get off the shelf … things that we all need: that unconditional love, that simple joy, just a smile and a warm hug.”
It’s wonderful that these pups are going to loving homes. But what happens when first-time dog owners experience the challenging side of rescue dog ownership: messes on the carpet, shoes chewed, chair legs with chew marks, scratches on the sofa or your arms and legs, pulling on leash or that constant barking?
I don’t want your new puppy love to turn into puppy despair!
I can help you open the lines of good communication between you and your pup! Oh, but wait…in person dog training is limited right now! Most of us are not meeting in person…. So what’s a human to do? I mean, really, a dog can’t be trained via an online dog training course… Or can she? Well…actually isn’t it the owner who needs the training? And YOU can definitely receive that training effectively from my soon-to-be-released online dog training course.
Dog training essentially boils down to YOU answering these questions:
- When a puppy crime occurs, WHAT do I want the puppy to be doing instead? (ie: lie down or sit, instead of mauling visitors)
- How do I prevent this bad behavior until the dog is trained?
If you’re considering online dog training, here are some Frequently Asked Questions that might not only put your mind at ease, but convince you that THIS Will Work!
- To socialize my dog, don’t I have to have him or her in a room with other dogs? Socializing involves so much more than dog-with-dog activity. It involves your dog’s whole environment — the noises, smells, sights that he or she will encounter — and knowing the proper way to respond to the things that startles, excites, challenges or frightens your dog. With the fundamentals of dog socializing under your belt, you’ll be ready for any situation.
- Won’t I be missing part of the “entire” training, if we’re not doing in-person training? I’ll let you in on a secret…online dog training courses let you and your dog learn in the privacy of your own home. That means NO DISTRACTIONS, NO INTERRUPTIONS, NO HAVING TO SHARE THE TEACHER! And you’re practicing in REAL LIFE situations. That’s very PERSONALIZED dog training.
- Doesn’t the dog trainer need to work with the dog in person? Not at all! Dog training doesn’t involve me, the dog trainer, physically wrangling your dog in any way. I can communicate to you the solutions to any problem through practical guidance, tips and recorded examples. I can talk…can you listen? Then we can do this together!
- Doesn’t my dog need to see the trainer to catch on to commands and prompts? Whether in-person or via online dog training, it’s you, as the dog owner, who provides the day-in and day-out, consistent training. That won’t ever change. You’ll be able to see me as I provide you with the knowledge, support, commands, tips and tricks…you provide the daily practice with your dog. That’s how training has always worked and will continue to work. So no worries! We’ve got this!
- Will the weather affect our training? While in-person trainings could be canceled because of inclement weather, online dog training courses are always available to you, whenever you want to view them. How cool is that!
- Will I be charged some outrageous rate? What you want is a well-trained dog and that’s the value I deliver at a very affordable rate, based on my years of experience and education. So we’re not trading time for dollars. We’re trading results for dollars. If you do the homework, you will get the results. And that’s worth every dime, isn’t it?
- What is your approach to dog training? I believe in making it fun! You don’t have to resort to punishment to be effective. As the saying goes, “you catch a whole lot more flies with honey.” Why anyone would want to catch flies is beyond me, so I say, “Your dog will WANT to please you, when you train with treats, not threats!”
Training a new dog requires a great deal of patience and understanding. It takes several weeks for a dog to feel comfortable in his new home, but it can take months for your new pet to feel secure, that he knows his place in the family and he’s finally home.
Right now I’m running my beta dog training online course with a select group of people. Soon it will be available to everyone. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you’re one of the first ones to know when it goes live. I’m so excited about this new opportunity! I hope you are too. (Pssst…when you sign up for the newsletter, you’ll also get an email with links to all of my recent, free webinar Puppy Pandemic Trainings. Clients have been telling me I should be charging for the information — but I insist on giving it away!)