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Post by jwieseke on Jan 7, 2006 0:55:04 GMT -5
Hello all. My name is Jahziel and I'm new to this website and also to the job (dog training). I enjoy animals and really excited an d nervous with my new job. Any advice? Thanks. Have a nice day.
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Post by Brooke on Jan 7, 2006 11:12:11 GMT -5
Welcome to the Board! I hope you will be posting pictures! I take it your dog is a German Shepherd? As for advice. PATIENCE is probably the most important thing. Having patience with the dogs is one important thing. Having patience for their owners is a whole nother ball game. They tend to test your limits about 100 times more than the dogs ever do. Be confident in what you are teaching... and the learning NEVER stops. You never know everything about dog training. Every dog is different. Every dog has different requirements with training. Don't get stuck with one method.
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Post by Aussienot on Jan 7, 2006 16:12:18 GMT -5
Hi,
Welcome to the board, and thank you for introducing yourself. We can offer both help and support.
What kind of training do you do? If it's basic pet ownership/obedience and manners, training dogs is the easy part. It's the owners that is hard. Think of it as people training, not dog training. Remember positive reinforcement for the owners too - it's easy to see what they are doing wrong, a little harder to catch a good, praiseworthy action.
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Post by jwieseke on Jan 20, 2006 12:31:03 GMT -5
thanks for the input. i'm too busy with work, plus i'm training our new arrival--max.
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Post by willow on Jan 20, 2006 15:37:15 GMT -5
Hi Jwieseke, and welcome to our board. ;D
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