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Guy Lapierre

I Am Just A Dog Trainer

April 26, 2017 By Guy Lapierre Leave a Comment

I Am Just a Dog Trainer I often get asked what type of dog trainer I am. What style of dog training do I use. What are my methods. Am I a positive only trainer, force free trainer, compulsion based trainer, escape and avoidance based trainer, old school trainer, balanced trainer, etc. The truth is, I’m not any one of those. I have a very open mind when it comes to dog training and nothing is really off the table for me to consider. I never completely dismiss something unless I’ve come to … [Read more...] about I Am Just A Dog Trainer

Filed Under: Guy Lapierre, UPK9 Halifax

Lazy Dog Trainer II, The EAZY Way To Stop A Dog From Attacking The Vacuum

January 29, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

There are many different ways to accomplish things in training. There are many different ways to teach a dog basic commands, communicate with them, reward them, correct them, etc. Every dog is different so there isn't a one size fits all approach to dog training. While most dog trainers become systematic in the way they approach things, the good ones know that not everything works for every dog and sometimes you have to get creative. The creative part is what drives me in my training. Most of … [Read more...] about Lazy Dog Trainer II, The EAZY Way To Stop A Dog From Attacking The Vacuum

Filed Under: Guy Lapierre, UPK9 Halifax, UPK9 Main Blog

“As seen on TV” Dog Obedience and Socialization UPK9 Halifax

January 17, 2017 By Guy Lapierre Leave a Comment

I was on CTV Morning Live today discussing dog obedience and dog socialization. Guy Lapierre Unleashed Potential dog training Halifax  You can see the segment here: Click the picture for the video to play There are two points I want to expand on: Quality obedience is often over looked or people have a good enough attitude - especially if their dog is not a problem dog. Unfortunately, that will spell trouble at some time in the future. There are times in our society where a dog needs to … [Read more...] about “As seen on TV” Dog Obedience and Socialization UPK9 Halifax

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Does Training Create a “Robot Dog”?

September 18, 2016 By Guy Lapierre Leave a Comment

“I don’t need my dogs to be robots.” This is something I’ve heard several times as a trainer and I’ve had to explain to prospective clients that what you see on the surface may not be what you think. You can’t judge a book by its cover - so to speak. As a trainer, I often post video of my dogs and show them doing obedience drills that would make people think the dog is robotic like in their movements. I understand that is not what a typical dog owner strives for. They just want a well … [Read more...] about Does Training Create a “Robot Dog”?

Filed Under: Guy Lapierre, UPK9 Halifax, UPK9 Main Blog

Feeding Time is Training Time – Step One

January 24, 2016 By Guy Lapierre Leave a Comment

This is how my puppy, River, eats every piece of food she gets. Feeding time is training time. My dogs work for a living. This provides some of the mental stimulation they need and when combined with physical exercise most of the behaviour problems we see simply go away or are severely diminished. This is how I instruct all of my clients in the program to go about it. Some do and some don't and it is very easy to spot the difference in the dogs as a result. It isn't that you can't get … [Read more...] about Feeding Time is Training Time – Step One

Filed Under: Guy Lapierre, UPK9 Halifax, UPK9 Main Blog

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