Our approach is an ethical one, based on science and welfare of the dogs in our care and tutelage.\u00a0 We are mindful of the effects and side effects of how we are manipulating behaviour.\u00a0 Despite\u00a0public understanding, dogs, not\u00a0trainers, determine if something is pleasant or unpleasant (Safe or unsafe; happy or fearful).<\/p>\n
We choose to train to make the dog feel as happy as possible.\u00a0 We avoid, or simply do not use, techniques that will cause fear, or make a dog feel unsafe.<\/p>\n
Our understanding of science means we do not use, or practice in outdated traditions.\u00a0 When needed, we will gladly debunk myths getting in the way of Pet Parents understanding what is really happening with a dogs behaviour.<\/p>\n
We understand all animals with a functioning nervous system learn under Learning Theory.\u00a0 Operant and Classical conditioning the chief tools of this Theory.<\/p>\n
A general motto in our training is “Reward what you like, redirect what you don’t like.”\u00a0 This doesn’t mean being permissive about things they shouldn’t be doing.\u00a0 Providing them an option before<\/strong> they fail is essential.\u00a0 We do not wait for mistakes, we reward what is being done correctly.\u00a0 After they are fluent they will face the consequence of\u00a0withdrawal of what was wanted in the first place.\u00a0 Pain, discomfort or fear are not needed with modern techniques.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Our approach is an ethical one, based on science and welfare of the dogs in our care and tutelage.\u00a0 We are mindful of the effects and side effects of how we are manipulating behaviour.\u00a0 Despite\u00a0public understanding, dogs, not\u00a0trainers, determine if something is pleasant or unpleasant (Safe or unsafe; happy or fearful). We choose to train … Continue reading Training Philosophy<\/span>