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Upon Completion of Board to Train / In- board Training You will Receive:
- Personal instruction and demonstration
from the personal trainer
- A demonstration video of your dog
performing the commands and trainer instructions on proper use of corrections & hand signals
- A written list of commands with instructions
on proper use of corrections & hand signals and free follow-up lessons for the life of the dog
- A written list of ideas on ways to utilize
training at home in daily routines
- A "Certificate of Achievement" for your dog
OUR BOARDING FACILITIES / KENNEL
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Our Kennel's Features:
- Licensed by Dept. of Agriculture
- 24 Hour Supervision - Staff Lives
On-Site
OUR TRAINING BARN & TRAINING AREAS
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Outside View of Training Barn
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Training Area Inside of Barn
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 We offer real solutions to your dog's problems or needs. Obedience training is a very helpful tool for ensuring better control of your dog and a better relationship as your dog will understand its boundaries and what is expected of them. Use of obedience will enable your dog to be happier and healthier. You and your dog can learn how to use obedience training to make both your lives easier and training could even save your dog's life one day.
Our training philosophy is simple. We recognize the unique differences of every dog and each family's situation. We address these differences by implementing a training program and goal plan that meets the unique and individual needs of each dog and family.
Our training methods and techniques are based on positive and motivational principles. Our goal is to motivate your dog in a positive manner to learn and perform and build confidence through success with humane, consistent and interactive training. We treat each dog as an active participant and our knowledge of animal behavior and years of experience with dogs allow us to shape the dog's behavior to act as willing participants in the training process rather than forcing them against their will. Dog's should be at least 5 to 6 months old before beginning any of our programs.
There are three phases in the training process: teaching, correction, & proofing
The teaching phase is when the dog will learn the association between the command and the physical action on the dog's behalf.
The correction phase is when the dog will learn that obedience commands are not optional and must be done the first time given a command.
The proofing phase is when the dog is exposed to environmental distractions while obedience is expected.
The most difficult phases are the first two. Consistency and repetition and practice, practice, practice are vital. This enables the dog to make a permanent and strong association between the commands and the actions. In these phases, the dog's individual temperament and personality must be considered. Patience, problem solving skills and devoting a significant amount of time are a very important and critical part of the learning phase. In the correction phase, the dog must be taught clear and instructive corrections. The same principles of time, patience and consistency are necessary for the dog to understand the expectations set forth.
BEHAVIOR & BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS:
It is important to remember that almost all behavior problems are natural dog behaviors that owners just find to be a problem within their household. There are certain behaviors that are just plain obnoxious and then there are some behaviors that are truly dangerous. The role of a professional trainer is to understand the cause of the behavior problem and attempt to either change the behavior of the dog or of the owner. Most times it is better to address the behavior of the dog and the owner together.
One of the primary causes of behavior problems is the lack of communication between the dog and their owner. Obedience training provides a way for owners to manage their dog's behavior daily. Obedience training will also provide the dog with something to do, reducing boredom and urges to be unruly and destructive, and it will calm the dog in general and increase its attentiveness to its owners. Obedience training is an important first step in correcting behavior problems. We will use obedience training as part of the solution to most problem behaviors; using trained behaviors as substitutes for and to modify inappropriate behaviors. Hartwell Kennels offers a variety of training programs to fit every lifestyle and budget.
Obedience Training and Behavior Modification are taught at Hartwell Kennels by Chris Byers, a Certified Master Level Dog Trainer. His certification was obtained from North State K-9 Academy of Tarheel Canine Training, Inc. located in North Carolina
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Master Trainer Chris Byers 706-376-4521 kennel 706 371 2413 cell 2063 new prospect rd Hartwell Ga 30643 hartwellkennels@yahoo.com
is Timber 8 month old malinois puppy he has just began on leash obedience training
obedience training
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