Finding a Dog and Puppy Trainer

When I first decided I wanted to adopt a dog from the local humane society, I was surprised at the variety of dogs and puppies that they had to offer. It was hard to choose just one. After about an hour of looking at several different dogs, I noticed two Miniature Pinchers jumping up and down excitedly trying to get my attention. As soon as I seen them I knew that I had to adopt both of them and could not split them up.

The Miniature Pinchers soon came home with many and I could not have been happier to have such sweet pets. The dogs were affectionate and I enjoyed their companionship. The first week seemed great until I took them to their first trip to the dog park. When I let the dogs run off leash, they ran off and it took me forever to catch them. That was when I realized that in order to have well behaved dogs, I needed to find a Professional Dog Training company.

I called the humane society to see if they could refer me to a Pet Dog and Puppy obedience Classes Sarasota, FL. They referred me to the K9 Korral Obedience Training Center. This was what my two little dogs needed in order to keep them safe and happy pets.

The trainers at the obedience center had a wonderful approach in dealing with my two rambunctious Miniature Pinchers. The trainers had a lot of patience in teaching me the basics of dog obedience. They showed me ways of Positive Dog Training. This is a technique that many breeds of dogs relate best to. After the first private lesson with a trainer, I could see the dogs really loved learning their “new tricks.”

After many hours of dog obedience training and many treats later, my Miniature Pinchers have become some of the best-behaved pets at the dog park. Everyone always compliments me on how well my two little dogs listen to me. By training my dogs, it makes it more enjoyable to go to the dog park every week and I cannot tell enough people what a good trainer can make in the life of a dog.

Since my dogs now know the basic commands in obedience, I have decided to enroll them in agility classes. I know now that with the proper training, that any dog can come a well behaved pet.

Making My Puppy Obedient

Shortly after moving to Florida I decided to get a dog to help ease the hom sickness. All my family lived hundreds of miles away and this was the first time I had been away from them. I went to the animal shelter and adopted a lab mix puppy and named him Archie. Archie had more energy than I was ready for. By the time he was six months old he was taking me for walks instead of me taking him. I needed help so I did a search for some professional dog training advice.

The internet came up with a few good selections and I decided to go with the service that claimed to do positive dog training. They came very highly recommended and all I knew was I needed serious help with Archie if I was going to be able to keep him. I was a little nervous on our first day meeting with the trainer because I was afraid I was doing everything wrong. The trainer assured me that I wasn’t doing everything wrong; just a few things wrong. Labs have a lot of energy and need lots of exercise. I wasn’t giving him enough time to run like his breed needed.

Dog training Florida style consists of long runs on the dog beach along with some behavioral modifications. Archie was the head of the house when I should have had that title. I had to take my place back and let him see who calls the shots. It was amazing how quickly Archie calmed down and became an obedient and loving pet. Our walks are much nicer as I’m not being pulled down the sidewalk like before. We spend a lot of time at the dog beach or at the dog park where he can run and exercise like he needs to.

The positive dog training that I enrolled Archie and me in was the best thing I could do for our relationship. I used to dread taking him on a walk and could never leave him unattended or out of his kennel while I was gone. But now he stays at home while I’m at work and doesn’t destroy my pillows, shoes, or furniture like he once did. All he really needed was more exercise and to understand that he’s a dog and I’m the master. Once that was established everything has been peaceful and fun; Archie is a wonderful pet and he has added so much to my life.