has any one had one to one training for there dog with a professional?

Question

just cant train my dog he is soooooo stubborn we are probably going to get one to one training for him just wondered if any one has had this and if it has worked? thankyou

Answer 1

I had one for my puppy because I'd never had a dog before and didn't really know how to go about it. He was very good and quite reasonable in my opinion ($300 for six one-hour sessions, once a week). His advice on socializing my puppy was particularly helpful since that was my main concern (rather than the formal obedience stuff -- she's a very small dog, so if she does act up I can just pick her up). She's become (at 9 months) a very enjoyable dog to have around, both for me and for other people. I take her everywhere I can, she loves everybody, and has no fear of any kind of loud noises or other unusual situations (she loves thunder and fireworks). If you find a reputable trainer (I lucked out just by searching the net for my local area), I think it's a very useful thing to do.

One thing any reputable trainer will tell you is that his job is primarily to train the owner, not the dog. No offence intended, but he will probably critique your present methods and show you better ways of working with your dog.

Answer 2

I used to work as a one-to-one trainer and I know it works BUT it still depends on the owner.

A good professional trainer trains the owner to train the dog.

I used to assess the dog and owner then teach the owner what was required. On my next visit I would check to see how much progress had been made and then move them on to the next stage and so on.

The most progress was made by the owners who listened to what they were being told and then put the practise in using the techniques they had been taught.

Be careful about choosing your trainer. Avoid anyone who uses harsh, compulsive and punitive methods.

A good trainer will teach you how to motivate your dog to do what you want him to do. This generally means using rewards - food, praise, play, toys etc. It also means stopping to think what YOU are doing wrong if the dog doesn't do something right and then working out how you can teach it in a better, more understandable way.

If you are in the UK try the Association of Pet Behaviour Consultants (APBC) or Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) web sites. The USA have similar organisations.

Answer 3

A well-trained dog makes everyone happy, including his owner. Take a little time training him, and you'll never regret it; you'll always have an obedient dog by your side. Find more https://tr.im/sG93v

By their nature, dogs are pack animals with a well-defined social order. Through basic training, you need to consistently make sure your puppy understands that you are the leader, not him. So in teaching him the basic rules, you take on the role of pack leader.

To fit into the family circle, your dog must be taught to recognize his name and such commands as come, heel, lie down and sit.

Answer 4

Yes. It's not the dog that is a problem but the owner. I have very stubbon large breed dogs (Gt Danes), they will rule the roost if you allow it.

You must start the training at eight weeks, and be CONSISTANT, its no good being firm one minute and letting them get away with it the next.

There are many very good trainers out there. Depends on your particular dogs breed and temprement. Invest in a trainer attend the classes regularly and read books......

Answer 5

Hi, Lisa.

It all depends on where you are based in the UK. I work at an animal store in Cambridge, and we have a lot of notices put up on our boards for one-to-one training, which I know are very useful. There is an excellent one called Good Companions. I will find out the phone numbers if you like?
-Mac.

Answer 6

I haven't.... I trained my dog myself and didn't do too bad, but there are some things I wish I get fixed. I may take her and my new puppy when I get him to petsmart to go in their training program...
I think it's a very good idea, I had a friend who did not want to train her dog and he was awful. He got on the table and ate our food, stole a basket of muffins which he pooped out later with the wrapping.... it's miserable when they weren't taught how to behave around humans....

Answer 7

I would suggest that it depends on exactly what you want to train
your dog to do/not do.There are not many things that we humans
should demand from our furry companions, except the obvious like not crapping in your shoes etc.
Any thing other than the basics is pure human indulgence,
like making dogs beg for food treats etc Dogs dont make us sit beg etc when we want some love so we should not expect this of them.

Answer 8

I train one on one for behavioral problems.
Depending on what type of problems you are having it is the only way to go for certain things.
It works very well and sometimes I only have one session with a client and their pet and they get the help the needed.
Feel free to e-mail if you want specific questions answered.

Answer 9

It works wonders....if you can be consistent with what you learn at training at home. If you expect your dog to learn what he needs to know just from the trainer, you would definatley be wasting your money...but if you can be firm and stand your ground at home with him, it is well worth it.

Answer 10

Of course it works. No better than you though, if you know what to do. Research it a little. Your animal can respond and learn from anyone. Especially you.