Choosing a Dog Trainer

When choosing a Dog Trainer, you need to treat it like any other purchase, and give it the careful consideration it requires.

As dog owners, we all have different circumstances, different levels of experience, and different expectations of what we wish to achieve. Based on this, we look at puppy classes, dog obedience training, agility and the list goes on…

When searching for a dog trainer, there are certain aspects that are a given; the breed of dog, its age and the various behavioural issues faced. However, in addition to this is the fact that most people have their own belief system and viewpoint on the type of dog training that they want to use. For example, one owner may be only open to 'positive reinforcement methods', where others may be less adverse to 'compulsion training'.

As dog trainers we must appreciate and respect an owner's viewpoint and their belief system, because at the end of the day, we are working with them and their dog. Whilst on this elusive search for 'The' dog trainer, a multitude of 'the best dog training systems' pop up everywhere. I think it's possible for people to waste a lot of money jumping from different dog training methods that sell a revolutionary system that so called “solves every dog training need out there.” If you are looking for a dog trainer in Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine coast areas, before making any calls, write a list of things you are looking for and answers you want questions to. This way you will be helping yourself in making a more informed decision.

I think it's important to keep this in mind when doing the research for your dog training needs or attempting to modify your dog's behaviour. A good dog trainer will use a broad range of tools and experience to specifically get you and your dog the result you're after and listen to your needs and beliefs at the same time.

So owners searching for a dog trainer, remember, it can be a bit of a minefield out there. I recommend you do yourself a favour and spend a few moments to choose the dog trainer that best suits you.

If you are looking for a dog trainer in Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast regions, please feel free to call Mitch, The Paw Professor to discuss your requirements