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Finding a Trainer for Your Belgian Shepherd Dog

Find a Trainer for Your Belgian Shepherd DogWith so many folks marketing in the world of professional dog training right now, deciding who’s truly qualified to look after your Belgian Shepherd Dog can be tiresome. What to think about for when selecting a trainer to help you with training your Belgian Shepherd Dog:

How to Find a Trainer For Your Belgian Shepherd Dog: What to Look For

  • 1) A stellar reputation, ask around and get suggestions from the veterinarian, other Belgian Shepherd Dog 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 Belgian Shepherd Dogs.
  • 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 Belgian Shepherd Dog’s well being.
  • 6) Memberships with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.

Standard Belgian Shepherd Dog Obedience Tips

Training must be a pleasant and enjoyable experience for both you and the Belgian Shepherd Dog. If you’re not in the best mindset for training, don’t even start. Always treat the Belgian Shepherd Dog for obeying your commands exactly! A treat is anything that your Belgian Shepherd Dog wants and is willing to earn. Food is the usual reward but other treats could be verbal commendation and toys. Several shorter sessions are typically more effective than a long one. Training mustn’t involve any degrading comments or punishment. There should be no yelling, no smacking or hitting, no leash jerking on training chains or collars, and absolutely no electricity! Each training opportunity must be pleasant and positive with treats for a job well done.

Training Belgian Shepherd Dogs with head collars

Pulling on the leash is one of the few displeasing jobs of raising a new Belgian Shepherd Dog puppy. Using a head collar for Belgian Shepherd Dog training has become very popular during the last few years. Training with a head collar does have some advantages over the traditional training collar. Although very easy to utilize, it is crucial that head collars are fitted properly and your Belgian Shepherd Dog properly introduced to the collar. Head collars are typically more simple to use than a regular training collar. Head collars are quite powerful when guiding Belgian Shepherd Dogs in tricky situations.

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