Contact Information
Nickol Citwin
(626) 215-5115
Literal (Need to know)
- How do you get a dog to focus on you even in stressful and hectic situations?
- What are the advantages to positive reinforcement compared to negative reinforcement?
- Can a dog really be trained out of a traumatic experience such as abuse?
- Are certain breeds of dogs just not capable of being trained to have a stable disposition?
- Do some breeds instinctively know certain behaviors such as walking on a loose leash or sitting while waiting?
Interpretive
I learned so many things from going through the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program that it's kind of difficult to pin point just one thing. I learned how to properly execute a command which is really crucial when training a dog. I also learned how to train a dog out of its fears. Although, the most important thing I learned is actually how to treat a dog properly. Lots of owners give their dogs treats for no reason, what they don't realize is that the treat is actually something that is supposed to be highly valued and should only be given when the dog does something you wanted them to do. Treating is probably one of the greatest tools for training.
Applied
Going through this program really opened my eyes to just how smart my dog Jasper is. It's really solidified my want to train him to become a therapy dog because once he is more trained, he would bring a lot of joy into some patients lives. The other reason why this experience has encouraged me to train a therapy dog is because I find the whole process of training extremely rewarding. It's a truly amazing experience to see that light spark in your dogs eyes when they finally learn a new command. I have also seen a huge change in Jasper. He is more willing to learn, almost as if he likes learning new things.
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