So now when someone asks me what I do for a living I say that I am a professional people trainer. I get some strange looks but thats okay, I used to it.
So why am I sharing all of this with you.
Simple my dog loving friend...
This is the time of the year that people are looking for a good dog trainer to help train their dogs. A lot of people still get puppies for Christmas. A lot of dog owners also wait until after the holidays to start training their dogs.
So I wanted give you some tips on working with a good dog trainer. A good dog trainer is someone who is patient and fun to be with. It always amazes me when I go to a dog training class and the dog trainer is like a drill instructor.
I remember about ten years ago I went to a dog training class at a popular school. The instructor walked into the middle of the class and stated: "This is the worst class I have ever seen". She went on to belittle the whole class for about five minutes. Why the people didnt walk out I never figure out.
A good dog trainer will have different techniques to help you, a good understanding of the different training methods and breeds of dogs.
But I would have to say that one of the most important things is that the dog trainer should make it fun for you and your dog. Dog training should be all about having fun. I know there is a serious side to dog training - it stop your dog from injury, prevent your stuff from getting destroyed, not anger your Friends and neighbors etc. but...
If dog training is FUN your chance and your dogs chance for success is much greater. Im not saying that every dog trainer has to be great at cracking jokes but the class environment can be light and enjoyable.
Well thats my take on finding a good dog trainer. Let me know what you think. Please leave a comment below.
Peace,
Eric
