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Puppy Training Classes UPK9 PEI

April 18, 2015 By Duke Ferguson

 

Puppy Training Classes UPK9 PEI:

In January we decided to expand our family with not one but two morkie puppies and knew we needed some help with training them. We wanted them to be well-mannered dogs who would be a joy to have in our home.

Unleashed Potential with Duke was the place we chose to enroll. Their ongoing classes suited us perfectly. We really hadn’t heard that much about them but gave it a try and quickly found out what a great decision it was. The first night in class the boys hid under a chair and were not very keen to participate. Each week they got a little better. By the end, they were both romping around and seeking out the other pups.

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Unleashed Potential is very dedicated to teaching humans how to communicate with dogs. They equipped us with the skills to shape our dogs’ behaviour and always made themselves available to answer questions and give one on one advice.  We are so glad we started to train right away, therefore avoiding many unwanted behaviours down the road.

Our experience at Unleashed Potential was a very positive one and I highly recommend them. It became a family outing each Thursday night. Our children were welcome and they learned right alongside us. It was fun and a very rewarding experience. Samson and Micah are much more social now and the change in them is quite something. As our pups grow we will continue to use the lessons we learned from Duke and Lindsay and remember fondly our time in puppy class.

– Rich and Stacey Meenink

 

Click HERE if you are interested in our puppy management classes

  • Do you have problems training your dog or dogs?
  • Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed  We Can Help!

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Education on Remote Collars/ E-Collars/Shock collars for Dog Training.

April 18, 2015 By Duke Ferguson 6 Comments

What Happens In The Water??? Do they Shock? Do They Burn? Are they inhumane? 

Haters and supporters we love you all !!
Yes , Yes I know its a longer than normal video but its got lots of info in it.
This video is Entertaining and Educational.

In this video Professional Dog Trainer Duke Ferguson Owner / CEO of Unleashed Potential K9 will address false beliefs that e collars shock and burn. This video is for everyone!!
Duke actually puts the strongest e collar he uses on his hands and neck IN THE WATER…..and shows the levels and explains things . He even shows the effect at top level.
In this video Duke gives complimentary information and educates on how e collars can be miss used and what can happen if left on too long as well as what happens using them in the water .

Like e collars or  not,  the information in this video will be of some value to you or at least entertain you.

Shock Collars burn the skin they say!
They shock the body and nervous system they say!
Put that on your Effing neck they say!
Ban them they say!
Inhumane they say!
Put the dog down and not use those tools they say!

Listen up People!

I know common sense is no longer common practice anymore but open your eyes and stand up for the truth.
Do not fall for the lies. Educate yourself and do it now before :they sayers” get their way.

The “They sayers” ( remote collar tool haters) do not even know the truth about the tools and do not understand how to use the tools in training to produce high quality results and happy obedient dogs in a training system.
And.. they do not want to know!

All the Talk is cheap, so keep an open mind and listen to those who actually know about the tools.

Get educated by Experts who use the tools every day and produce amazing results in a system with the tools.

Do your research.
Be real. ALL tools have Pros and Cons… so learn them!

The dogs them selves and the results that follow will show you who is good with the tools and who is not, as well as what systems are best…because not all trainers are alike.

Instead the “Anti e collar, remote collar Extremists” get that narrow minded focus and grow such a hate for the tools and users, then they start bullying pressuring people and lobbying government to ban the tools and even euthanizing dogs if “positive only” wont work.

Im Serious! Its crazy but true! Death before discomfort is real. Clicker train it or kill it is real… Some people still believe the earth is flat as well so get Educated.

Some TV Celebrities who claim to be trainers or “Behaviourists” are really just actors and making a big fuss and creating drama.
Good for ratings but bad for peoples and dogs lives who actually need and want real help.

The Truth is, “they sayers” really don’t know what they are doing except acting and often giving bad advice that kills dogs as well as Bullying others, calling many wonderful kind caring people who love their dogs “inhumaine and abusive” just because of using a tool that “They sayers” don’t like. Instead they try and preach “Positive ONLY”

Is that really positive mindset from the “positive only” believer community? HELL NO!

Why cant we all focus on Learning and growing together!
Put the dislikes, emotions aside and just help!!

What if all trainers actually Start Caring and serving others and really helping the people, helping each other, the dogs and the industry and focusing on higher level and more education instead of just serving them selves?

Why be consumed with negative emotion, hate and spread lies and bash the tools and others who use the tools?
It makes no sense but its a daily thing.

Educating truth is much better than Hating don’t you agree?

Sadly “They Sayers-tool haters” don’t want to learn the truth.
They don’t want to learn the pros to using the tool in a system to get 5x the results in a positive results kind of Way!
They seem to just want to bash, bully and ban, due to emotion and ignorance

Get educated people!
Be open minded People!
Try your best to use common sense…because its not common anymore.

Here is a video that will hep educate on a few real points of (remote collars, e collars, shock collars, vibration collars or what ever ya want to call them)
Try not so smile or laugh!!!

Enjoy this!
and

SHARE THIS IF YOU:
1. IF you are an advocate for e collars Share it! 
2. If you want to see the industry get real and stop banning! Share it!
3. If you want to see the negativity Stop! Share it!
4. If you want to see trainers start caring about others and bettering them selves.  Share it!
5. If you want to see trainers with serving mindsets not selfish mindsets.  Share it!
6. If you want to see more higher Education and not negativity and hate! Share it!

If you don’t share you probably don’t care. 🤪

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Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Want FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

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Obedience Training Maintenance ” Working For A Living”

April 18, 2015 By Duke Ferguson 2 Comments

Obedience Training Maintenance ” Working For A Living” Duke when can I feed from the dish again? 

For those who know me know  I never feed from a dog dish and that I’m an advocate for making the dog work for its meals.  To me it only makes sense,  in the wild the dog must hunt for a living. Hunting is work, working the body and the  brain.  Hunting and searching is a natural instinct in the dog and if the dog does not want to hunt then it does not eat because food like rabbits and mice do not come to the dog and sacrifice them selves.

BUT

In the domestic home most  family pet dogs  get daily food for free as well as all other desired things.  The owner goes to work for a living and brings home all the dogs needs. The dog gets everything it wants and it does not have to work for anything. This is in turn creates spoiled rich kid syndrome or puts the dog in a retired millionarre frame of mind.

Who is the boss and who is the slave? LOL!

I created this video for my advanced private coaching clients and my Dog Training Genesis members… but it will be of great value to all who watch it.

Here are some tips on when you can feed from the dog dish again and how you should do it to maintain the dogs obedience and satisfy the dogs instincts.

Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Want FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

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Use these 3 Simple Tips For Training Multiple Dogs At Home

November 24, 2014 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

As a certified professional dog trainer and CEO of Unleashed Potential K9, at any given moment, I can have up to 10 dogs in my home. I own 3 dogs, plus foster one dog and dogs that are going through my board and train program. I use these 3 simple tips for training multiple dogs at home. These are necessary to assist me getting the results I do.

Are you frustrated and at your wits end because you can get one dog to listen to you, but can’t get them to all listen at the same time!!! This video was made for you!!! This is valuable information that can help you turn your house into a more peaceful home. If you find this video useful, make sure you sign up for my free mini training video series on the homepage of the website.

The 3 Tips:

1) Train one dog at a time, spend 1 on 1 quality time with each dog

2) Set a pattern

3) Be consistent!!

Watch this video and I will explain in detail these 3 tips.

Enjoy,

Duke Ferguson

CEO and Master Dog Trainer

Unleashed Potential K9

 

Do you have problems training your dog or dogs? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Want FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

For more information on how you can  purchase Dog Training Genesis and become a member  CLICK  HERE or on the photo of Duke and his dogs.

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Little Dogs Trained Humanely And Happily Using Remote Training Collar

November 13, 2014 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Watch how Duke Ferguson demonstrates with Louisa, a little dogs trained humanely and happily using Remote Training Collar, The Unleashed Potential Way!

Meet Louisa!! A little dog. She is a small poodle mix. 7 months old and weighing less than 7 pounds!!

Here is a  video that shows this cute little dog experiencing the electronic training collar for the first time ever!! Watch her response!!

Check this out!

Since Louisa is a young pup, she was previously trained with positive reinforcement only. She was off to a great start but her recall needed alot of improvement. Even if there was a little distraction or something she wanted more than the treat, she would not come when called. One day she decided to not come when called and ran off to the road…. We all know what happens to dogs on the road. Needless to say, this worried her owners enough to look for a way to correct this behaviour before Louisa got hurt. Her owners spoke with Duke.

This video proves all the hype about ” e collars” “shock collars” “remote training collars” being inhumane dead wrong! When used properly, they are a valuable training tool.

Does your dog not come when you call it? Do you want help? No matter the size, sex, age or breed We Can Help!

Want FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCESS to his Exclusive, FREE Mini video series  Click Here!! This mini series is not found on Youtube… Get Access Now… You will love the mini series and its Free!! 🙂

To find a UPK9 Trainer near you or to Book your  FREE Demonstration and Consult Click Here

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