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Our Dog Training Philosophy and Methods
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At Park Cities Obedience School & Dog Day Care, we do not use food in our dog training and we disrourage owners from using food as a bribe to get their dogs to behave. This philosophy stems from our three plus decades of experience in animal training and our keen understanding of animal behavior.
As is the case with people, dog training is most effective when it is built upon a foundation of mutual love, praise, affection, friendship and respect. Therefore, our dog training methods are gentle with no screaming or intimidation, and NO SHOCK OR ELECTRONIC COLLARS. Instead, we use quiet commands, showing the dog what is expected and then quickly rewarding a correct response. Through repition and consistency, we help owners to 'shape' the dog's behavior while communicating with their dogs through their voice, eyes and body.
Why don't we use food? We don't want a dog to obey because he wants a treat. We want obedience that is based on his overwhelming desire to please you because he loves you.
However, just because we don't believe in using food for bribes doesn't mean dog training can't be fun! Our goal is to produce a dog that looks forward to the training sessions and enjoys the learning process. We use toys and play to make learning fun for the dogs and for you.
In reality, a great dog trainer is someone who teaches you effective dog training techniques. After all, you will be a trainer for your dog long after the training sessions are over. Dog obedience training is really about you having a relationship with your dog and the dog responding to you. It isn't important weather the dog trainer can get your dog to stop jumping, sit, stay and come when called. What matters is that the dog responds to you.
To reinforce your special bond with your pet, our dog training techniques emphasize touch for praise and reward. Lots of smiles, hugs, scratches and pats for your dog when he does the right thing. We focus on establishing order and making dogs calm and obedient through mutual respect without force. Through these dog training methods, you get a pleasant family companion who obeys you out of love and respect for you, not because you bribe him with food.
If your dog can be pushy, aggressive, dominant, rowdy or hyper, you don't have a bad dog. Your good dog is just waiting to come out and our proven dog training methods can help. Our dog training facility is convenient to Highland Park, University Park, Downtown, Uptown, North Dallas and Lakewood, just one block off I-75.
Call to schedule a tour today, 214-369-7267 or email pcoschool@sbcglobal.net.
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