I have read a lot of commentary on stress during dog training; the short version is that there are people out there who don't believe that a dog should be stressed out for training to be effective or humane, and that stress will damage the relationship between human and canine. While I agree that stress indicators such as panting, yawning, and stretching should be carefully considered during training, I completely disagree that they should always be avoided. If your dog never feels stressed, … [Read more...] about Stress and Your Dog in Training
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Modern Day Dog Training With Unleashed Potential. NePoPo Training
Modern Day Dog Training With Unleashed Potential. NePoPo training. Did you know there is a terrible misconception in the dog training world that if you use E - Collars or other tools that can apply pressure or corrections then you are not a positive trainer at all.....AND... If your a user of clickers or verbal marks then your not a trainer who can stand to apply pressure or corrections in training. This Misconception is crazy and its not true at all. Check out this video I made for … [Read more...] about Modern Day Dog Training With Unleashed Potential. NePoPo Training
Duke Ferguson Seminar “The Art of Attention” in Arizona April 29 to May 1st
April 29th to May 1st 2016 This event will be live streamed as well so if you can not make it you can still get access. To sign up for the seminar or the live stream please CLICK HERE!! https://youtu.be/tKIARF-IrIY Got Dog Problems? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help! Would you like FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke's philosophy on dog training? GET ACCES HEE to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series Click Here!! This … [Read more...] about Duke Ferguson Seminar “The Art of Attention” in Arizona April 29 to May 1st
Rescued Doberman “Marly” Gets Another Chance At Life!! Unleashed Potential
Marly, a rescued doberman, is a dog like hundreds of others I have worked with. She had a hard life before being adopted. Her sister unfortunately was euthanized for human aggression. As Marly matured, her owners took her to dog training classes and put in a lot of time and patience. Unfortunately Marly continued to get worst. In one of those classes she was bit by another dog, creating more fear. Her owners then called the shelter they got her from, only to be told to bring her back … [Read more...] about Rescued Doberman “Marly” Gets Another Chance At Life!! Unleashed Potential
“Ace” Rescue Dog From Uganda: UPK9 Life Changing Story
"Ace" a rescue dog escaped death off the streets in Uganda. He was full of mange, Fleas and worms and had absolutely no social skills. As Ace grew older he developed behaviour problems including aggression due to his lack of socialization with other dogs. After trying other trainers and methods to get Ace help his owners brought him to Unleashed Potential. Months of training with a balanced approach from Unleashed Potential's Halifax dog Trainer Ted Efthymiadis Ace and his amazing family … [Read more...] about “Ace” Rescue Dog From Uganda: UPK9 Life Changing Story