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Don’t Delay Puppy’s Training

Martha — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:17:49 +0000

Why should you start training your pup at such a young age?
(8 weeks and up)

“The primary and most important time for puppy socialization is the first three months of life. During this time puppies should be exposed to as many new people, animals, stimuli and environments as can be achieved safely and without causing over stimulation manifested as excessive fear, withdrawal or avoidance behavior. For this reason, the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior believes that it should be the standard of care for puppies to receive such socialization before they are fully vaccinated. Because the first three months are the period when sociability outweighs fear, this is the primary window of opportunity for puppies to adapt to new people, animals, and experiences. Incomplete or improper socialization during this important time can increase the risk of behavioral problems later in life including fear, avoidance, and/or aggression. Behavioral problems are the greatest threat to the owner-dog bond. In fact, behavioral problems are the number one cause of relinquishment to shelters. Behavioral issues, not infectious diseases, are the number one cause of death for dogs under three years of age.”

(From the AVSAB Position Paper on Puppy Socialization)

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At A Dog Gone Good School of Dog Training, we use humane, scientifically-based methods. No choke chains, prong collars or electric shock. Training should be an enjoyable activity for you and your dog. Reward the behavior you like, and ignore or redirect the behavior you want to change. It is not necessary to inflict pain, stress, or fear in your dog as part of your training. Our methods are fun and help you strengthen a lifelong bond between you and your dog. So give us a try, and

RAISE A DOG THAT’S EASY TO LIVE WITH.
Contact us in Tallahassee, Florida at (850)906-0930

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Private Lessons and Consultations

Martha — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 04:22:29 +0000

Catered to the individual, and scheduled for your convenience, we address most issues concerning your dog’s behavior. Only humane methods are used in all aspects of training and behavior modification.

Raise a dog that’s easy to live with.

Call for an appointment or information:

(850)906-0930

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New Classes!

Martha — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 20:55:51 +0000

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October, 2011

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A small group class for puppies will begin

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.

This is a 5-week class.

Emphasis will be on basic life skills, and how to handle behavioral issues commonly found in young dogs.

~All training methods are humane and dog-friendly, and based in scientific learning theory.~

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Training should be fun, not scary.

We use NO choke chains, NO prong collars, NO physical reprimands.

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For registration info, call Martha, your Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), at (850)906-0930 .

RAISE A DOG THAT’S EASY TO LIVE WITH.