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Duke Ferguson & The Art of Attention Workshop TAMPA Florida

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Nov 4th and 5th 2017  K9 Swagger Service Training in Tampa Florida will be hosting Duke Ferguson’s Art of Attention seminar / workshop

Who its for? Professional dog trainers & walkers, shelter and daycare workers, Vets and companion pet dog owners!

Learn about the NePoPo® training system and have a little vacation get away in Beautiful Tampa Florida!!!

Be sure to Register Today as space is limited and this event will fill up fast.

K9 SWAGGER’S EVENT PAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS CLICK HERE 

Looking to host Duke Ferguson for the next seminar or workshop? Call 1(844) 364-DOGS (3647) or email  info@upk9.ca Today!!

An Intense Way To Burn Off A Dogs Energy In Just Minutes

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In the cold Canadian winter, days are short and the weather is often crappy. It is very hard to get outside and burn off the dogs energy on a regular basis. In this video you’ll See Duke and his Belgian Malinois “Nitro” Ripping it up in a parking lot after hours.

Malinois are intense breeds and MUST have energy spent daily….. No Matter What!

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Would you like  FREE dog training advice? OR to just learn more about Duke’s philosophy on dog training?  GET ACCES HEERE 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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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.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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The Lazy Dog Trainer V – Shaping with Clicker & Food

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The Lazy Dog Trainer V  –  Shaping with Clicker & Food

This video shows how we can get high output from a dog while we just sit and do “NOTHING” other than mark and feed the desired behaviours.

“Lazy Dog Trainer” Gets its name form learning how to get the most from your dog while doing the least from the handler.

Check out the video

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 HEERE 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 below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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Duke Ferguson Conditioning The E – Collar to a Pit Bull

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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.

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 HEERE 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 below of Duke and his dogs.

ARE YOU A TRAINER LOOKING TO BETTER YOUR SKILLS OR SOMEONE WANTING TO LEARN TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER or JOIN THE UPK9 TEAM ? CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN COME AND TRAIN WITH DUKE FERGUSON

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I Am Just A Dog Trainer

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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.

Unleash Your Dog's Potential
Unleash Your Dog’s Potential

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.

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Relationship Building

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
CPDT-UPK9

Please contact me to book your free assessment and consultation by clicking here.

IACP
IACP

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.