Pandemic Pups Swamp Trainers was the headline in a Sunday New York Times article this past weekend highlighting the impact on trainers due to the surge in dog/puppy adoptions over the past year. Not only are trainers being "swamped," but the problems they are encountering are perhaps somewhat expected - lack of socialization, separation anxiety and house training issues.
We'd like to suggest a number of resources for trainers who are dealing with an increased demand for their services, next week we will focus on problem behaviors and pamphlets for your clients:
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By Lynda Taylor
Lynda uses her extensive experience to give guidance to both owners of fearful dogs, and behaviourists who are working with clients. Beginning with the purpose and causes of fear in dogs, and its physiological basis, she then switches focus to the human side of the equation, and examines what part we play in either improving the situation or making it worse.
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By Richard Curtis
Top international canine freestyle handler, Richard Curtis, has devised a series of tricks especially for competition dogs, which are designed to fine-tune both mental and motor skills. His step-by-step advice is backed by a wealth of illustrations to show you exactly what to do.
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By Simone Mueller
Predation Substitute Training (PST) is a motivation-based and need-oriented training program, designed to stop uncontrolled predatory chasing and to provide safe outlets for your dog's natural drive.
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