Finding a Trainer for a Rhodesian Ridgeback

How to Find a Trainer For Your Rhodesian Ridgeback: 6 Things to Look For

• 1) A great reputation, inquire and get advice from the vet, other Rhodesian Ridgeback owners, or local kennel clubs.
• 2) Experience. – Inquire about their background, i.e. number of years experience.
• 3) A genuine love of and devotion to Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
• 4) Extensive and up to date knowledge. Dedicated trainers keep themselves updated by attending dog training and animal behavior courses, conferences, seminars and workshops.
• 5) Their training methodology and handling skills. A good trainers first concern should be the Rhodesian Ridgeback’s well being.
• 6) Memberships with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.

Basic Rhodesian Ridgeback Obedience Tips

Training should be a positive and rewarding experience for both you and the Rhodesian Ridgeback. If you are not in the best mood for training, do not even think of starting. Always reward your Rhodesian Ridgeback for obeying your commands to the tee! A treat is anything that your Rhodesian Ridgeback wants and is willing to work for. Snacks are a great prize but other treats could be oral admiration and playthings. Many brief training sessions are typically more effective than a single long one. Training must not contain any negative components or consequences. There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no leash jerking on training chains or collars, and absolutely no electric fences! Each training session must be enjoyed and positive with rewards for jobs well done.

Training Rhodesian Ridgebacks with head collars

Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant tasks of training a new Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy. Utilizing a head collar for Rhodesian Ridgeback training has become standard over the last decade. Training with a head collar does have some benefits over the traditional training collar. While very easy to utilize, it is crucial that head collars are fitted properly and your Rhodesian Ridgeback systematically introduced to the collar. Head collars are typically more easy to use than an usual training collar. Head collars are very effective when controlling Rhodesian Ridgebacks in difficult situations.

Don’t forget to check out these other articles about Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

Was this post helpful? If so, please take a minute to Tweet and Share below on Facebook. I would also love to know your thoughts so leave me a comment 🙂