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Duke Ferguson Conditioning The E – Collar to a Pit Bull

May 2, 2017 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Duke Ferguson Conditioning The E – Collar with Fun and Food

There are many ways to use an E – Collar.

Before you can begin effective training with an E- Collar you should first condition the dog to understand it.

If you skip conditioning a dog to understand the E – Collar sensation then you run the risk of creating confusion and unnecessary stress.  This is a user issue not a tool issue.

Not all E – Collars will let you work in a fun and motivating way so I do not suggest just going out and buying a e collar and using this video as a guide. There is a lot more info needed. If you are planning on using a E – Collar in your training program then I suggest looking for a UPK9 trainer near you OR investing in my Dog Training Genesis E -Collar Excellence on line training video program.

This is a short video that gives you a sneak peak in on Me, ( Duke )  working with a Pit for the very first time on an E-Collar.

The purpose of this video is not for in-depth e collar instruction, but to show that the e collar can be used in an extremely humane and effective way while maintaining a happy motivated dog. This is only the beginning conditioning stage and not a finished product.

The e collar is a very effective tool for motivating attention. You will see in this video a very happy, motivated and attentive dog.  To get results like this you need to do some alternative preparation work.

Anyone who tells you e collars are bad or abusive are lying to you and have no clue what they are talking about. Tools are just tools. Users are the main issue.

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Duke Ferguson Seminar. The Art of Attention. Barrie, Ontario Canada. June 25th -26th 2016

May 23, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

Duke Ferguson Seminar. The art of attention in Barrie, Ontario, Canada June 25-26th

2 Day Intense hands-on workshop in Barrie, ON, CANADA with Duke Ferguson of Unleashed Potential K9 , Creator of Dog Training Geneisis and certified NePoPo® trainer

This workshop will go over theory to the practical application of using timing, motivation and consistency with highly motivational, positive food training and remote collar use. You will learn in depth training on markers, using either verbal or a clicker. You will also learn how to use a remote collar in an extremely motivational manner as a means of easy communication. You will learn the NePoPo® System.

Register here message Janet Hanley
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This 2 day intensive workshop will give you the skills necessary to achieve unshakable focus an unbelievable bond and a strong work ethic from your dog. If you are looking to achieve amazing results, this is the workshop for you!

All spaces are $450 + HST If you plan on bringing a dog, let me know.

Duke will be working with people and their dogs. 10 is normally the limit but he always tries his best to get as many out as possible so you want to work a dog then be sure to bring the dog…. depending on the demand not every dog will be worked personally by Duke but he will do the best he can to get to as many as he can. Even if Duke can not work your dog you will have the chance to.
NOTE!!!
IF YOU ARE GOING TO BRING A DOG PLEASE BRING IT “HUNGRY” FOOD MOTIVATED AND WILLING TO WORK. 
There is plenty of parking.
Pet friendly hotels are 30 seconds walk from the facility.
Lunch will be provided on both days

If you need any training equipment, i.e.: place cots, e collars, slip leads, or muzzles all will be available for sale at the seminar.
Message Janet Hanley to Register Now 
PLEASE HAVE AGGRESSIVE DOGS MUZZLED PRIOR TO ENTERING THE FACILITY.

See You in Ontario!

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

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Attention Training a Fear Aggressive Dog With E – Collar and Food

March 5, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

This video is “Jam Packed” with great information on training a fear aggressive dog with e-collar and food.

You will see the things we will teach our clients in the early stages of training their dog including dogs with all kinds of aggression.

The video shows how we start attention training with food and markers and then transition it to the e collar.

The purpose of this video is to give  a basic example of how the “e collar”, “remote collar”, ” shock collar” can be used in a system to help in the attention training process.

The e collar is an amazing tool when used properly in a system.

Regardless of what some trainers might tell you, the e collar can be used on fear aggressive dogs.   Remember, Its a tool not a method and like all tools it can be misused.

If you are an e collar advocate and like good quality training please share this video!!  Educate!!!

Enjoy!

Duke Ferguson ABDT,MT

 

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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!
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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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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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