Canine Life Training

Hello all,
This Sundays show features another guest, Sharlene from canine life training. I have known her for a few years, and she has always struck me as very knowledgeable about the subject of training. Which is a good thing, since it is her business we will be talking about!
You can find her website by clicking here
We will be talking about all sorts of things regarding training, and her methods, and why it is so important to find a place (even before you get your new addition home) to do training.
One thing that I like about her methods is that they are motivational based, as opposed to using food for training. I know that this can be a real "hot button" topic, but in my personal experience with dogs, one of the most irritating things is when a dog won't do anything for you if you don't have a treat in your hand.
One of the reasons that so many people share their lives with dogs is that they are truly domesticated. They are hard wired to work for us. They excel and are at their happiest when you are the leader of the pack, and your expectations of them are clear and consistent. Sharlene makes a good point about dogs in a pack, and how ridiculous it would be if all the members only did something for the pack leader if there was a food reward involved. She also makes the point in regards to children - do you have to give them a piece of candy for every little thing that they do to contribute to the household? Unfortunately, I think I know just as many people who would and do bribe their children in this way as I do dog guardians! But that is a topic for another space!
From Canine Life's website;
At CanineLife, we take a fun, scientific, motivational approach to dog training to provide you with the best techniques that lead to a happy, healthy pet based on the psychology of how dogs think and learn.
Our method focuses on rewarding and increasing desired behaviours and prevention and management of unwanted behaviours. Since it is easier to prevent behavioural problems before they start, we encourage rewarding and reinforcing good behaviour.
Our goal is to ensure that all pet parents have a solid understanding of how to properly train their canine companion through teaching how dogs think and why they do what they do; helping to build the relationship between pets and their families. With a solid knowledge and understanding, you will be happy and confident with the ability to teach your dog.
CanineLife offers training for all ages, levels, and breeds of dogs. We offer both Private training lessons and Group training classes. In addition, we offer a special ‘Skills’ class once a week where you and your dog are welcome to come on a drop-in basis to enhance your training skills. Trainers are available on site to assist you with any techniques. Please browse our website for more information on classes, schedules, and pricing.
Our training instructors are certified in Pet First Aid and CPR, ensuring the safety of your pet.
So tune in on Sunday nights, from 5-6pm on am980. You can listen to the show on the internet, if you don't live in the area by following this link here
Just click on the "listen live" link at the top of the page.
Next week, we'll have Brian Salt, from Salt Haven Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Centre on the show. His website is here
As always, your questions and comments are welcome.
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Thanks for listening and reading.
-Lisa