One of the most important training factors in producing a well-rounded, confident and happy dog is to have your dog under control both on the leash and running free. If your dog is nervous around other people or dogs in the park or other open space, it is probably because it does not yet accept you as the pack leader and therefore is not certain how to behave. Off-leash training is a fundamental part of the process. As soon as you become the pack leader, your dog will mirror your own behaviour towards other people and animals.
Off-leash training is a vital aspect of the training process, but one of the most difficult to achieve. At our dog training sessions in Northern Virginia and throughout our other venues in the USA we aim to teach owners how to quickly gain the skills needed to control the dog no matter what the distractions. One of the main qualities you need is patience. Full control of your dog will not be gained overnight, though at each dog training session you will see a marked improvement. You can take a private session with one of our expert trainers. They include some of the best ex-military trainers in the country and really know their stuff. Off-leash training of dogs used by the military has to be done to the highest possible standards, and all this knowledge and experience is at your disposal.
E-collar training
Many people regard e-collar training as a last resort for difficult dogs. We believe that it has a role to play in the off-leash training of any dog. It must, though, be used sparingly and in conjunction with marker training if you want to get the best results in the shortest time, and so realize the full potential of your dog. Dog training is as much about training the owner as it is about training the dog. In our courses we insist on using an e-collar in the proper manner, not to punish in any way but to bring the dog out of a bad state of mind, such as aggression, nervousness or excessive playfulness. It is used simply to divert the dog's attention back to you, it's owner, rather than something in the environment that is disturbing it. As you will see in our 400+ Youtube videos, with our proper training techniques, we produce highly confident, obedient, and happy dogs.
Your dog will quickly learn that it does not need to try to control situations itself, but that you are in control both of the dog and anything that is happening around you. Instead of trying to deal with problems itself, it will learn to look to you for guidance. Your dog will then naturally become attentive to you at all times. This is really why successful off-leash training is the only way to achieve a fully happy and confident animal.
Nick White
www.offleashk9training.com
www.youtube.com/offleashk9training
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