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SEE WHAT WE DID THERE? IF YOU GUESSED, "BUTTER YOU UP,"
SO YOU'D CONTINUE READING OUR EMAIL... YOU'RE NOT WRONG.
In our world, (the one that revolves around helping your dog be their best doggo-selves) we call this "positive reinforcement." Positive reinforcement is one tactic, along with many others, we use to successfully train your pups without risk of inflicting feelings of fear, pain or anxiety in them. See, in the past decades there have been some pretty significant developments in the area of pet animal behavior - so significant in fact, our entire business model is based around them - Modern Dog Training.
WE'RE ALL ADULTS HERE.
By now, we all have, or at least know of, at least one friend that has put the dog's shock collar to the test...on themselves. If you don't have that friend then we've got news for you buddy: it's you - you're the friend everyone assumed would eventually do it. But that's a conversation for your therapist. The point is this: if it takes a 12-pack of Schlitz or Miller High Life & some serious peer pressure before you'll, er... your buddy will even consider putting that shock collar to the test - why are we so quick to strap them to our dogs? That's the kind of stuff we're breaking down for you this month.
But first, we've added another three more Wonderful humans & their fabulous pet-loving selves to our team! #dogsquadgoals
SAY 'ELLO TO OUR NEW HUMANS & THEIR LITTLE FRIENDS:
MAZZY Pronounced like it's spelled, NOT like Maisy or Daisy or Martin Scorsese, but exactly like, Mazzy Star, the rock band she was named after (can you say, "coolest parents ever?"). As the latest Zoomer to join the team, this star wears many bucket hats as our Marketing and Training Coordinator and we're not certain the girl sleeps because when she's not working with us, she's got her own serious dog-sitting biz & a serious love of travel. Welcome to the life of a Dog Star.
SARA joins the team as a Training Assistant. As a veterinary technician with Charleston Harbor Veterinarians clinic, she's pretty much been manifesting her career with animals since kindergarten graduation and began a rigorous training regime shortly after with a "Dog Training Kit" her grandparents gifted her when she was 7. Not one for dull moments, Sara's home is free of them, with a rainbow of labs - River (black lab), Marsh (yellow lab) and Buddy (chocolate lab) along with a chinchilla, Sailor.
EVA rounds out the squad, as a Training Assistant. This CofC alum doesn't just ♥️ animals... she studied biology and plans to attend vet school. She also works at Charleston Harbor Veterinarians where she puts her Fear Free Vet Tech Certification to good use. Find you someone who loves you like Eva loves animals. PS. Her dog, Rosie, asked us to include the following: A. No, she does not have a pocket full of posies so please stop asking & 2. She isn't related to anyone named Pongo. |
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MYTH BUSTERS
She's a 10, but has a matching choker...for her dog.
In the 90's, if you and your bestie didn't have matching chokers, were you really thriving? And by bestie, of course we're referring to human-bestie, since choke collars for your dog-bestie rank right up there with 90's eyebrows (a.k.a. we're not fans). A surprising number of people aren't aware of the harmful physical and behavioral effects choke chains/collars can cause your dog. Here are a few other common myths about Modern Dog Training we've come across:
TRAINING WITH TREATS, YOU'LL HAVE TO USE TREATS FOREVER.
Uh, false. It's just not true if you train right.
MY NEW PUPPY REFUSES TO BE HOUSEBROKEN.
It's not them, it's you. Puppy bladders are tiny, they physically cannot hold their urine right away.
WHENEVER MY DOG BARKS I JUST PICK UP THE LEASH & HE STOPS.
Yes, your dog is scared of you, bravo.
I FLIP MY DOG ON HIS BACK TO SHOW HIM I'M IN CHARGE.
This is called an "Alpha Roll," and it's a lovely invitation to get bit in the face. Behaviorists debunked the myth of establishing alpha rolls to successfully train dogs. |
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QUICK TIPS
Dog trainer red flags 🚩 🚩 🚩
We have quite a few clients come to us after trying training with someone who sold them a slick training sales pitch. So, we asked them what went wrong the first time & what can people do to avoid it happening to them? Here's what they had to say:
🚩 CHECK FOR SHOCK COLLARS
Deceptive trainers won't advertise that they use aversive techniques like e-collars/shock collars to train your pups, so you'll have to figure it out for yourself. The best way to do this is the same way you check up on your ex - through their social media. Check their Facebook and Instagram videos and photos. It may not be obvious, so look for two collars. One may have an extra long piece of material hanging off the collar - this is usually a good indicator it's a shock collar... of course if you see a box on the collar, bingo!
🚩 🚩 GUARANTEES ARE PRETTY MUCH A GUARANTEE THEIR TRAINING METHODS ARE OUTDATED
We love a good guarantee! What's better than a good guarantee? A good guarantee with quick results, that's what! Problem is, guarantees are for late-night infomercials & weight loss programs - not for dogs. When working with dogs and their humans , behavior cannot be guaranteed. There are so many outside factors that play into how your dog behaves after training is complete - their home life, continued training, enrichment, physical health, etc. it is simply illogical and unethical to guarantee this.
🚩 🚩 🚩 THEY PROVIDE BOARD & TRAIN WITH A LIFETIME OF FREE FOLLOW UP
Odds are, your pup's going to need lot's of it (follow up, that is.) But don't feel bad about getting your money's worth, these programs usually cost about the same as a medium-sized island up front, which is how they're able to offer all those "free" follow ups. Post-paid-program, If you're lucky to get a single follow up in precious Fluffy's lifetime, brace yourself for the upsell. Otherwise, they're likely "booked for the foreseeable future." *Upon hearing this, Fluffy's anxiety leaves her body, and she is finally herself again. |
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