With so many folks marketing in the world of professional dog training today, finding out who’s really qualified to care for your Russell Terrier can be tiresome. What to think about for when picking a trainer to help you with training your Russell Terrier:
How to Find a Trainer For Your Russell Terrier: What to Look For
- 1) A stellar reputation, ask around and obtain suggestions from the vet, other Russell Terrier 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 Russell Terriers.
- 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 Russell Terrier’s well being.
- 6) Memberships with reputable associations, organizations and training clubs.
General Russell Terrier Obedience Tips
Training needs to be a positive and enjoyable situation for both you and your Russell Terrier. If you’re not in the right mood for training, do not even start. Always treat your Russell Terrier for heeding your orders promptly! A treat is anything that your Russell Terrier desires and is willing to earn. Food is the usual reward but different prizes could be verbalized praise and toys. Several brief sessions are demonstrated to be better than 1 long one. Training must not contain any negative comments or punishment. There should be no shouting, no hitting or smacking, no leash jerking on training leashes or collars, and absolutely no electric shocking! Every training session should be pleasant and positive with prizes for each job well done.
Training Russell Terriers with head collars
Pulling on the lead is one of the few unpleasant requirements of raising a new Russell Terrier puppy. Utilizing a head collar for Russell Terrier training has become standard throughout the last few years. Training with a head collar does have some unique advantages over the regular training collar. While quite simple to use, it’s important that head collars are fit properly and your Russell Terrier systematically introduced to the collar. Head collars are typically more easy to use than a regular training collar. Head collars are very powerful when training Russell Terriers in tricky situations.
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