Training Philosophy

ABC Training Kennels

Training Philosophy

Any dog can be trained!
(It just depends on what the handler or owners' goals are...)

Fairness, patience and the handler's ability to totally focus on the task at hand, are the keys to training and getting the most out of one's dog. Asking a dog to give more than it is genetically gifted to do is not only unfair, but unreasonable and will end up frustrating the handler and ruining the dog. We are very intense however, we get great results because we take what a dog brings to the table and use it to get what we need from the dog.

We know the dogs' limitations and consequently never asks a dog to give more than it is capable of giving until the dog shows that it is ready for more. After an initial thorough evaluation, we determines the right method to use in training each dog. We do whatever it takes to motivate a dog as we teach it the different exercises.

This is an approach that works for most dogs and even the most difficult of dogs. Dogs, like humans respond to different forms of motivation. It might seem much easier to make or force a dog to do what we like, instead of breaking the exercises into bite-size pieces for the dog and handler teams. The end result is a relationship that is based purely on the handler bullying the dog.

We use food, toys, verbal praise, touch and whatever it takes to help the dog understand what we are teaching. This way, the dog's spirit is preserved and the drive and enthusiasm for learning is sustained. The need for forcing a dog to do anything before teaching, is simply because the handler does not have a good understanding of how to communicate their intentions across to their dog.

Relative Compulsion is necessary to make a dog reliable after it has been taught what is expected in the proofing stage of training. Our goal is to empower the handler and not just train their dog. We offer coaching and training for handlers that give them a competitive advantage on the trial field. Come see us for your training needs...

(918) 855-4836 akinotiko@cox.com

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