Professional Dog Trainers

What would you think of a professional dog trainer and walker that did this?

There are three dogs in the house (one is just visiting.) A trainer comes to the house who is paid to care for and walk the other two dogs. After a walk, the trainer gives the two dogs a treat (with the third dog in the same room,) but does not ask the owner of the third dog if he should get a treat as well.

Does that seem a bit unfair to give treats to all but one dog?
Does that make you wonder how much that trainer actually cares about dogs?

If I am reading more into the situation than necessary, tell me. I am only seeing it from my point of view, and perhaps I am missing something that a person in the trainer's position would understand.

I think it's unfair to expect the trainer to assume it was OK to give any treat/food to the third, visiting, dog. What if the dog was on a special diet and couldn't eat treats? If the trainer gave the dog something and it made the dog sick, the trainer would be in the wrong. The trainer was hired to something specific for two dogs; he/she can't and shouldn't make assumptions about a visiting dog. Sure, if the owner was around and the trainer could have asked, well OK, maybe the trainer should have asked about giving a treat... but I agree with the other posts, he/she doesn't have to.

Dogs aren't like humans - they don't have notion of fairness. If they did, they wouldn't resort to thievery if you leave your steak within their reach while you leave the room. :-)

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Why You Should Consider Hiring a Professional Dog Trainer

The majority of us don't have the expertise, experience or time to properly train our dogs and this is where enlisting the services of a professional dog trainer can come in handy. Professional dog trainers have the experience necessary for understanding and dealing with dogs. They have had a wider exposure to canines than most dog owners and can usually help owners with behavioral problems train their pets to be good canine citizens.

Dog trainers are well versed in various dog training methods and techniques that can help cure problematic behaviors in your pet. Attempting to train your dog yourself may have an adverse result if you don't understand the root of the problem and how to handle it; this is where a dog trainer's experience comes into play.

If you lack patience and consistency and attempt to train your dog, you will only serve in confusing him. Dogs require infinite patience and persistence to understand what is expected of them and you should never lose your temper while training a dog. Professionals understand this and are able to deal with dogs in a gentle and calm manner. If you hire a professional dog trainer and find they are using harsh training methods, you should remove your dog from their care immediately as dogs respond to gentle treatment.

Hiring a trainer is a good idea if your dog has behavioral issues such as aggression. You are legally liable for your dog's actions and an aggressive pet can result in legal action being taken against you if he harms others. Aggression is a difficult behavioral problem to treat and you may not have the experience needed to cure aggression in your dog. As there are many different root causes behind canine aggression professional dog trainers are generally better equipped in dealing with these types of pets.

Some dog breeds are more problematic to train then others. Labradors and Retrievers are well known for their friendly and mellow personalities but canines such as terriers and guard dogs may require more specialized training. Some professional dog trainers specialize in training certain breeds of dogs and this type of trainer can really help you jumpstart your pet's training.

There are many different levels of dog training ranging from basic commands to higher level obedience training which you can choose from. You can choose to leave your dog with at a trainer's facility for a period of time or enroll in obedience classes and learn to work with your pet. Whichever you choose, do your homework properly, ask about the trainer's credentials and try to meet with previous customers to see if they were satisfied with the trainer's methods.

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How much does it cost to hire a professional dog trainer?

How much do people spend to train their dogs from their own home? If they live 5+ hours away from the nearest obedience class/school?

PLEASE don't bash me and flame me, I'm just curious as to how much it costs.

Personal trainers can be expensive. Most of them charge by the hour, and in the midwest USA the average price is around $60/hour. You may find some cheaper, and you will for sure find some that are more expensive. You may want to check in your area to see what is the norm. A place to start might be the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.com). They keep a listing of their members, you can do a search by zip code. Many of the members do in house training and can give you an estimate.

You will also need to have ready for them a list of questions, problems, concerns, or specifics of what you want them to help you with. They will need this information in order to determine how much time and how difficult the job of training will be. They will also need to know the age and breed of the dog.

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