C.L.E.A.R Dog Training:Essential Training Tips
- GIVE your puppy a head start to his or her life
- CHOOSE a good puppy school very carefully
- REALISE how compulsion and coercion interfere with learning
- UNDERSTAND what positive reinforcement training is and what it is not
- FORGET the "Alpha Theory" - it's based on outdated and long discredited 1947 research
- AVOID becoming couch potatoes!
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Terry Ryan (USA) in Brisbane for five days June 2012
Wed 20th/Thurs 21st 9am - 4pm
'Chicken Camp'
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Fri 22nd 6.30-9.30 pm
'Relationship building'
Sat 23/Sun 24th 9am - 4pm
'Coaching People to Train Dogs'
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Dogs have sometimes come back from some kennels in a very poor physical and mental condition. So if you have decided to board your dog you should choose a kennel very carefully to ensure that your pet has an equally positive, happy, healthy and enjoyable a holiday as you do.
Where to look:
- Friends – word of mouth referral from happy owners is the best!
- Your local vet
- Dog training schools and cllubs
- Pet shops
- Yellow pages
First impressions when you ring
- Are they friendly? [If not, go elsewhere!]
- Will they talk to you about your concerns?
- Do they answer your questions about level of attention?
When you visit [always do so as a place can sound better than it actually is!] look for:
- Happy healthy dogs
- Clean fresh water
- Clean runs
- Professional friendly staff
Questions to ask about exercise and play time
- Are the dogs exercised daily, if so for how long?
- Where are they exercised? How large is the exercise area?
- Is it concrete or grass? Do they offer a choice of joint or single exercise?
- Do they provide a variety of dog toys? What sort?
Questions to ask about food
- What is fed and when is it fed?
- Do they leave food out if it is not eaten immediately?
- What do they do if, due to a change of environment, a dog won’t eat?
- Do they weigh their dogs regularly to make sure that a good weight is maintained?
Questions to ask about accommodation
- How many dogs does the kennel look after at its maximum capacity?
- Do dogs share accommodation? If so, on what basis are roommates selected?
- Is there an indoor and outdoor section to the run? How large is the run area?
- Is the indoor section protected from the weather?
- Is bedding provided? Is bedding off the ground?
- How are the kennels cleaned? Do they hose down while the dog is still in the kennel?
Questions to ask about the kennels pre-requisites
- Are all dogs vaccinated and certificates shown before entry?
- Are all dogs on a flea treatment that kills fleas on contact?
- Are all dogs on all wormer for whip, hook, round and tapeworm?
- Do they ask for other relevant information about your pet (e g. afraid of thunderstorms)?
- What specialist care do they offer for elderly dogs, timid or frightened pets, and dogs suffering from separation anxiety, overweight dogs?
- Does the kennel have a vet on call?
Reference: Akuna Care P/L (⇔click here for more information)
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