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Dog Training Career
Have you considered a dog training career? If you love
dogs, but not ready to go to all the schooling to be a veterinarian, then why
not become a dog trainer? Before you take the leap, I have some food for
thought, things you may want to ponder before you take this career leap.
Some questions for you to ask yourself regarding a dog
training career:
1.
Do
you love all dogs, no matter the breed or group?
2.
Can
you work with dogs of all temperaments? You will have dogs that are lazy, stubborn,
restless, and hyper. You need to make sure you are a true-blue dog lover and
will want to work with them every day, all day.
3.
Do
you realize that you won’t be working with the dogs only; you still have to
deal with the dog owners? You will be a professional teacher, and you will be
working with and teaching people too.
4.
Will
you have the capacity to empathize and understand the concerns that each dog
owner will have regarding their pet?
These are just a few questions for you to think about. As
you do your research, you may want to really think about the type of training
you will want to do. There is the typical obedience training, but you can go
into different areas such as guard dog training, agility training for dog show
competitions.
You will find there are tons of books and magazines that are
put out by dog trainers and dog enthusiasts. You will find the many areas that
you can delve into with your desire for a dog training career. I think a very
rewarding job would be that of rescue dog training. Matter of fact, this a
great place to start as a volunteer. You can also go to dog shelters,
volunteer your time there and learn, or become an apprentice to a professional
dog trainer. There are many opportunities for you to take in order to put you
into this field of work.
You can also enroll in programs that are offered at dog
training schools or veterinary centers. These types of programs will last a
few months, teaching you theories and techniques of dog training. They will
then lead to internships in your new dog training career where you will obtain
hands on experience.
Dog Training Tip #1
Be Consistent. Use the same commands over and over as you are training, correcting, and praising your dog. Consistency will help your dog to understand and obey rather than be confused and disobedient. All family members should use the same commands when training your dog. Consistency breeds familiarity and desired behavior. |
Dog Training Tip #2
Praise Good Behavior. Make sure to praise your dog quickly and often when she has completed a command or responded in a positive manner. As you praise, look directly in your dog's eyes so that she will associate good behavior with the positive reinforcement she is receiving (voice and/or touch). |
Dog Training Tip #3
Keep Training Sessions Short. Approximately 15 minutes per session is optimal for learning a simple command and maintaining your dog's concentration. Make sure to end your training sessions on a positive note. One idea is to play with your dog immediately following a session. This will help your dog to associate time spent with you as fun and to look forward to another training session. |
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