Dog Training Club of Chester County Hosts Free Penn Vet Lecture, "Quality of ... - Media Newswire (press release)

(Media-Newswire.com) - On Sunday, January 30 the Dog Training Club of Chester County ( DTCCC ) will host a free, open-to-the-public lecture called ?Quality of Life: Getting Your Dog Involved,? featuring two veterinarians from the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. Beginning at 2:00 PM, Dr. Cynthia Otto, associate professor of critical care, and Dr. Ilana Reisner, assistant professor of behavioral medicine at Penn Vet, will lend their advice and tips on how to keep a dog healthy and active throughout its entire lifetime.

In addition to the keynote lecture, DTCCC instructors and members will be conducting various demonstrations illustrating fun lifestyle dog activities in which any dog can participate with the appropriate training. Demos planned include dogs completing search and rescue tasks, positive puppy training, freestyle dog dancing and more.

According to Sabine Platten, DTCCC?s president and one of its 13 instructors, ?Dogs enjoy an active lifestyle and doing things with their family members. Training, whether for fun or competition, keeps a dog?s mind sharp, their bodies agile and reduces boredom, which often leads to inappropriate behavior.?

Who: Penn Vet, DTCCC, interested members of the public

What: Free lecture titled ?Quality of Life: Getting Your Dog Involved? featuring Drs. Cynthia Otto and Ilana Reisner of Penn Vet

Where: The DTCCC training facility, located at 880 Springdale Drive, Suite 100, Exton, PA 19341

When: Beginning at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 30, 2011. Lecture ending at 4:00 PM and followed by dog training and sports demonstrations. Registrants are encouraged to bring dog toy or treat donations to be given to local animal rescue organizations that participate in DTCCC?s Rescue Liaison Program.

To Register: Registration is required as seating is limited. This lecture is appropriate for all ages, but participants are asked to not bring their pets. To register, call 215-898-1480

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Dogs, owners enjoy obedience show with Longs Peak Dog Training Club - Greeley Tribune

Camber, a Bernese mountain dog, looked in agonizing temptation at the silver bowl that Alice Gordon, her owner, carried in front of her. Inside was a cold slice of pizza meant to distract Camber from listening to Gordon's commands.

If she broke her stay, Camber would lose her chance at placing in the great beginnings course of the Longs Peak Dog Training Club's obedience and rally show Saturday at Island Grove Regional Park. The annual exhibition licensed by the American Kennel Club concludes Monday.

Throughout the weekend, roughly 125 dogs compete each day in exercises ranging from simple heeling techniques — walking beside their owner — to extended stay commands and jumps.

No request, however, was as agonizing as the one that Camber endured as she anticipated the release word that would allow her to run for the pizza — a command that she was one of the first dogs to hear.

The great beginnings course was created by show judge Carole Evans, a seasoned dog trainer from Franktown, who wanted to create a course that was practical and challenging. What evolved from her idea was a course made up of heeling, retrieving and a grand finale: the delivery of pizza.

“Your dog should be able to stay while you do something that you would normally do in the house,” Evans said. For example, keep its nose out of the oven while dinner is cooking.

Gordon, of Fort Collins, said she tries to spend five to 10 minutes every day working with each of her two dogs. The other is another Bernese named Dash. Regardless of their performance, she is a ready recipient of a few slobbery kisses and prepared in turn to give some tummy rubs at the end of the course. Gordon said the most satisfaction in dog training comes from the bond created with her pets.

“When your dog learns something new, it's a big high,” Gordon said. “It still blows my mind that dogs can do some of these things.”

In a different, intermediate-level course, which also tested the dogs' patience, 13 dogs sat in a row as their owners told them to stay. The owners then turned to leave the course, disappearing behind a curtained corner and waited for five minutes before approaching their dogs again. Every dog managed to keep its paws in line, but with the release command their tails wagged fiercely with the rest of their bodies, smacking into human legs and crashing playfully into other competitors.

Susan Yonemura said she came with her poodle, Layla, for the competition and for the camaraderie she finds with other dog trainers and owners.

“It's an incredibly supportive community,” Yonemura said. She recalled an obedience show in which she and Layla had finally passed on to the next level.

“There was a breakout of applause and hugs,” Yonemura said with a tear in her eye. “I never really expected it.” The show will continue through Monday at Island Grove Regional Park, 14th Avenue and A Street, from 8:30 a.m. until about 2 p.m. Each day, about 100 dogs and owners will participate, with most hailing from the northern Colorado area, said Judy Jaspers, who volunteers with the Longs Peak Dog Training Club to organize the event.
The event is free and open to the public.

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Professional Puppy Training - Patch

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“I have an amazing job,” said Ann Greene of A Tail Above. “I act as a benevolent leader when training my own dogs and others.”

Greene is a certified professional dog trainer who works in Annapolis and surrounding areas. The dogs she trains range from puppies to mature dogs with behavior issues. Classes are held in Greene's dog training room that was once an apartment in her Severn home.

Patch was invited to attend a puppy training class with a new client, Raine, a 10-week-old chocolate Labrador retriever. The Kellners of Bowie adopted Raine after their other chocolate lab passed away.

The family had a good experience with their other dog without any formal training. Yet, they opted to get training for Raine. Puppy training classes cover a lot of topics including review of basic commands, collars, leashes, crate training and much more. The Kellners clearly had been working with Raine, who promptly responded to the “come” command on the first time from Greene.

“Establishing a 'look' from your dog when you call [his or her] name is an important step for further training,” said Greene, while instructing the Kellner family.

A look consists of a dog making eye contact when called to receive more direction. This can be especially important when mastering more focused training for agility or other disciplined programs for dogs.

One of the biggest complaints that puppy owners have is chewing — some pups will chew shoes, the leash or furniture. Greene was able to demonstrate an effective way to teach dogs the "out" command, used to tell dogs to take something out of their mouths. A bitter apple spray, which is harmless for dogs and non-toxic, usually discourages continued mouthing. While using the spray, the command is repeated to provide association for the dog and is followed by either praise or a treat.

“Alternate between food rewards and praise to mix it up,” suggests Greene.

Raine was chewing on her leash during the class when she should have been learning a loose leash walk. With the Kellners' permission, Greene applied the spray to the leash and Raine quickly stopped chewing it.

Greene recommends the use of treats during a training session to help keep the stress levels of the dog lower and for families to be consistent with the commands that are used.

In addition to classes, Greene hits the road and locations vary depending on the training plan. She has run training sessions in local dog parks, Main Street in downtown Annapolis, and on boat docks. 

A Tail Above even offers a residency program for intense training with Greene, followed by a “go home” training session that teaches the dog owners how to reinforce what the dog has learned and another session a week later to keep the dog and owner on track.

For more information on dog training by A Tail Above, call 410-774-4575.

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Today is the Day for FREE Training Advice! - VillageSoup Belfast

New puppy? Does your dog pull when walking? Well, today at the Loyal Biscuit Co. we are  holding a FREE Ask The Trainer event from 10-2!

Marie Finnegan, owner of K-9 Training Solutions in Thomaston, will be in the store to answer your questions about general dog training, behavior modification, socialization, and responsible pet ownership. This is a fantastic opportunity to get some FREE TRAINING ADVICE! Dogs on leash are welcome, but please ask first about bringing an agressive dog into the store.

The Loyal Biscuit Co. is an award-winning pet supply boutique and self-serve dog wash located at 442 Main St., Rockland. We are proud supporters of the Camden - Rockport Animal Rescue League and the Humane Society of Knox County. Find us online at http://www.loyalbiscuit.com/ or www.facebook.com/loyalbiscuit or call us at 207-594-5269.

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The Dog Training Secret Offers an Entire Webpage of Puppy Training Tips - Your-Story.org (press release)

UNITED STATES, Idaho (January 2011) – The Dog Training Secret offers a webpage devoted entirely to puppy training tips. These tips have been tried and tested by dog training experts.

The webpage which hosts puppy training tips discusses the various aspects involved in training. The Dog Training Secret focuses on how to potty train your puppy and teach basic commands. However, there is an emphasis on correct training techniques. An owner who uses the correct puppy training techniques will have more success with one’s puppy.

The puppy training tips found on the website begin with discussing the importance of positive reinforcement. This reinforcement can come in the form of a treat or a pat on the head. Puppies will respond to positive reinforcement and will intentionally seek out more reinforcement. Therefore, the dog will repeat the behavior which earned the reward.

The Dog Training Secret experts strongly believe in positive reinforcement and recognize that negative actions do not achieve positive results. In fact, many puppies that experience negative reinforcement, such as being locked up, thrown outside, or even smacked, tend to become shy and introvert dogs. These dogs are skittish around others and may develop other bad habits out of nervousness. These bad habits could include digging and barking.

The webpage contains other important puppy training tips such as being consistent. Consistency is vital to puppy training because it reinforces what the dog is supposed to do. This helps puppies learn appropriate behavior faster while feeling safe and secure in the home. Feeling safe will allow the puppy to trust the owner which will influence the results of the training.

The Dog Training Secret stresses the importance of the owner establishing the role of leader quickly. This entails taking care of the puppy on a regular and consistent basis. A puppy will follow a leader and the training process will be much easier with the owner as the leader. Puppy training tips on this webpage discuss how the owner can ascertain this role.

Puppy training tips on The Dog Training Secret’s website include other aspects of training. The things mentioned here are important because they increase the success rate of training. However, more detailed puppy training tips can be found regarding leash training, potty training, nipping, barking, and many other topics. Dog training videos are even offered by the dog experts with The Dog Training Secret.

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The Dog Training Secret

http://www.thedogtrainingsecret.com

888-258-6135

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Off Leash Dog Training - WSLS.com

Dawn Snyder of Off Leash Dog Training and her dog Minya joined us with some great advice for transitioning a new member of the family. (more) By
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Some of you might have gotten a new dog or puppy for the holidays and are wondering how to make the transition smooth for both you and the new addition.

Dawn Snyder of Off Leash Dog Training and her dog Minya talked about the best way to introduce a new puppy or dog into the family, what to do if you already have another dog, and what kind of boundaries you need to set right from the start.

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VIDEO: Tailwaggers Offer Dog Training in New Lenox - Patch

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Sit. Stay. Grab a snack.

Those were the suggestions at a Will County 4-H Tailwaggers open house Saturday to people interested in joining the club and getting obedience training for their dogs. The Tailwaggers moved its training to the Stone City Kennel Club in New Lenox this year, and training sessions officially begin next week.

Because of scheduling issues, the Tailwaggers sought help from Stone City, and ended up getting to use its facility for free.

"We had some free times and said it would be a good thing," said Karen Simmons of the Stone City Kennel Club. "We try to keep the building busy. We’re very proactive about education and we like to encourage kids to get involved. It gives them some responsibility with their pets."

Training sessions are held from 1 to 3 p.m. every Saturday from January through July. They're offered for free to 4-H club members; an annual membership costs $23.

Participants also have the chance to join in other Tailwaggers activities, such as dog show competitions. For example, there's a junior dog judging event next month at the Chicago International Kennel Club Dog Show, and each child gets two free tickets.

"We have kids working their dogs from the ages of 8 up," said Tailwaggers leader Pat Woicek. "We have everything from little bitty dogs, great big dogs. We run the gamut of brand new, just learning kids and dogs to ones who have been around a while."

At the open house, children who have already been through training showed off what they learned, include some vocal and hand-directed commands. One of them, Jaecee Burkart, 17, said she's been with the Tailwaggers since she was 10.

"It takes a lot of patience and dedication," she said. "When you get a puppy it’s hard to handle them, but you bring them here and you learn a lot."

Training starts at 1 p.m. Saturday and goes through July. Besides being happy and bringing you and your dog, the Tailwaggers say you'll need a training collar with no tags on it and a 6-foot leash. For more information, contact Pat or Wayne Woicek at 708-481-1313 or patwoicek@ameritech.net.

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