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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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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.

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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 a conclusion based on my own experience with it. For people who like to label training, they would most likely label me as a balanced trainer and I would respectfully disagree.

I’m not a fan of labels as I don’t think any of them accurately describe me or any dog trainers that I have seen. I’m not a balanced trainer because I do not use an equal amount of anything in my training and that is why I believe the label is not fitting for me. It just isn’t the right word that describes me and I have not found one yet that does. There are many holes in those labels and I routinely see contradictions. Like the force free trainer that has a head halter, no pull harness, slip lead, or martingale on their dog. Like the positive only trainer that withholds food for mistakes or non compliance. Like the compulsion based trainer who praises his dog. Like the balanced trainer who refuses to use food reward in training. There are many examples and far too many to list here.

I use a ton of food reward in training. I’m also a big fan of toy reward once the dog is ready for that state of mind. My tools of choice are slips, prongs, haltis, e-collars, long lines, and flat collars. Hell, I even use retractable leashes in some circumstances. I believe in clear communication through a verbal marker system or a clicker. I believe that there is always an element of consequence in the learning process but that does not equate to abuse. And most importantly, I believe whatever consequence that is used in training must be taught first and the dog must without a doubt understand what they are being asked for before applying it. They must also have a clear understanding of what is in it for them when they make the desired decision.

I don’t judge training based on the process or the tools used. Show me the consistent end results for a variety of dogs with a variety of issues. Show me the happy well adjusted dogs in the end and I will want to know more of how you got them there – without any judgement – eager to learn and expand my skill set.

I don’t believe my training style or philosophy puts me in any one training camp or stereotyped label. Quite frankly, I don’t want to be and I wish they didn’t exist in the first place.

I am just a dog trainer.

Guy Lapierre
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
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I am a member of the IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals) and I adhere to their code of ethics.

The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CANINE PROFESSIONALS is dedicated to the education, development and support of dog training professional world-wide. The IACP provides a community where experienced dog trainers mentor, guide and cultivate members to their full potential. Our commitment to the highest quality training increases our members’ skills and abilities, develops professional recognition and improves communication on training best practices. We support our members’ rights to properly use and promote effective, humane training tools and methods to create success for each dog and owner, while expanding the understanding and cooperation among canine professionals and dog owners across the full spectrum of the canine industry.

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 my training is very systematic because the system I follow works and it works very well – most of the time. The situations where something isn’t the best solution for a dog is what keeps dog training exciting for me. But sometimes I can be lazy. What you are about to see is one of those days. The good news is that sometimes you can be lazy and creative. In this video, I discovered a completely hands off approach to getting a dog to be OK around a vacuum. There is nothing better than witnessing complete success while sitting on your butt!

For this “hands off” approach to be successful your dog needs ignition. When the dog is hungry, food motivated and willing to work it becomes active. A dog with ignition lets you become a lazy dog trainer because the dog does all the work. If you don’t have ignition then this will not work.

Guy Lapierre

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The Art Of Attention In Dog Training

November 4, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

What is “The Art Of Attention” In Dog Training?

Although we often show how much attention you can get from your dog in any distraction, the art of attention is way more than just having the dog look at you.

See the video below to learn more information on what it is.

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Modern Day Dog Training With Unleashed Potential. NePoPo Training

October 30, 2016 By Duke Ferguson Leave a Comment

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 you. It has 2 key foundation training tips in it.

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