It all comes down to methods, personality, and certifications. You deserve a nice trainer, and I view a nice trainer as:
* Actively listening. This means asking questions and hearing you without jumping to respond.
* Acknowledging the good things you’ve done with your dog and the hard work that you’ve put in so far.
* Finding a method that works for you and your dog.
* Explaining what they’re doing, why they’re doing it, and showing you how to do it.
* Exercising appropriate boundaries.
Cited in the episode:
CCPDT LIMA Policy: https://www.ccpdt.org/about-us/least-intrusive-minimally-aversive-lima-effective-behavior-intervention-policy/
Telltail Dog Treats Handout: https://telltaildogtraining.com/class-handout-treats/
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