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There is nothing more satisfying as a dog trainer than when a student learns to LOVE training their dogs. Carol Hein-Creger of the Canine Training Center shares a letter she recently received from a student who has discovered this joy. Hi Carol, I talked to my Mom last night and she was very excited after […]
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Instilling A Love of Training: Rory and Gator
Tuesday, October 13th, 2015Carol’s Corner: Dog Training Q&A
Sunday, April 13th, 2014Hi Carol! First off, I wanted to thank you for a great class! This was Captain’s and my first class together, and it has really helped us both! He’s much more responsive off-leash, and we have an even better connection! We’re continuing to work on building the skills we learned, and both enjoy the training […]
Observations and Reflections: the Andrew Ramsey Method of Training Nose Work
Monday, November 11th, 2013Author: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT I recently had the opportunity to attend an Andrew Ramsey Nose Work seminar. Andrew Ramsey is a dog trainer who is one of the primary developers of the UKC Nose Work program. I audited the first day of a two-day seminar in the Detroit area. With the growing popularity of […]
Training with “Shaping”: A True Story of Trust, Respect and Love
Sunday, November 10th, 2013Author: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT Training using the training methods of “Capturing” and “Shaping” are by far my favorite ways to train most behaviors. After all, I’m a clicker trainer. It’s my specialty. Using a clicker is the best way to get fast results because it’s quick and accurate. Speed and accuracy are key to success when using […]
A Day in the Life of a Therapy Dog: My Beloved Therapy Dog Team Partner, Arrow
Monday, July 23rd, 2012Author: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT It’s Thursday morning and it starts off the same as any other morning. I feel my 58 lb fur-kid, Arrow, jump up on the end of the bed and wedge himself between my hubby, David and me. I don’t move as I relish these last moments of blissful sleep. But […]
Effective Treatment for the Reactive Dog – BAT
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012By: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, owner of Arrow Dog Training As a professional dog trainer, one of the most common problems I’m asked to address is the leash-reactive dog. You’ve all seen what I’m talking about, the dog that barks or lunges at other dogs, people or any number of other triggers. First, I’d like […]
Awareness and Attention
Sunday, April 29th, 2012Before any type of training can take place, the trainer must at have at least some of the dog’s attention focused on him or her. Most dog owners would agree that it’s pointless to issue a command to a dog who’s totally engrossed in something else. Before a response can be expected, the owner must […]
Socialization: More Than Just Puppy Play
Friday, March 16th, 2012By: Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT, owner of Arrow Dog Training When most people think about “puppy socialization,” they generally envision a group of puppies playing joyfully with one another. While this is an important aspect of socialization, it’s not the complete picture. Between the ages of three and 14 weeks, puppies are the most open […]
Positive Puppy Potential: Training That Clicks!
Wednesday, March 7th, 2012Dawn Archer Pizzoferrato, ABCDT of Arrow Dog Training presents this 4 week course will cover the basics to get you started on a trusting, respectful and fulfilling relationship with your new puppy. Each class will include teaching a new basic obedience behavior, like “sit”, “down,” “don’t pull” and “come” with the scientifically proven training method […]
Training That Clicks!
Saturday, November 12th, 2011From: Natural Awakenings Lansing Mid-Michigan November, 2011 Edition Dawn Pizzoferrato, owner of Arrow Dog Training, offers clicker training classes for dogs of all breeds and sizes in groups on Wednesday evenings at AnnaBelle’s Pet Station and privately through in-home training. Certified as a dog trainer through the Animal Behavior College, she says, “My focus has […]