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Lee Charles Kelley
U.S.
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| I've been training dogs in New York City for nearly 20 years. My training approach and philosophy are based on the way police dogs, search-and-rescue dogs, and detection dogs are trained--through the prey drive, inherited from the wolf. It's true that there's been a shift away from using the "wolf model" in dog training recently, and to some extent, there's a good reason. That's because trainers have been using the wrong model, the one that says you have to be the "alpha" or the pack leader in order to control your dog's behavior. This simply isn't true. In wild wolves there is no dominance hierarchy, no "alpha" wolf, and no pack leader (not in the traditional sense). The pack instinct only exists to enable wolves to hunt large prey by working in harmony. (Wolves who live near garbage dumps, for example, and who don't hunt together, don't form packs.) So if wolves don't have an instinct to "follow the pack leader" or "obey the alpha wolf," how could dogs have inherited it from them?
Years ago, before I became a dog trainer, I noticed that the happiest, most obedient, and best-behaved dogs I met weren't the ones who'd been to a dog trainer or behaviorist; they were the dogs whose owners always had Frisbees and tennis balls on hand. And while it might seem that my approach would only be relevant to high-drive dogs who love fetch and tug-of-war, it isn't. Even something as seemingly unrelated as a housebreaking issue or greeting behavior are often the direct result of a dog's predatory energy not having an acceptable outlet.
All behavior is an expression of energy. So when a dog's energy isn't utilized in a way that feels satisfying to his or her instincts and emotions, that's when behavioral problems develop. Giving the dog an acceptable outlet for its energy will almost always bring the dog's behavior back into alignment with its instincts
Feel free to ask me questions about any training/behavioral issue.
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Jill Connor, Ph.D.
U.S.
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| I have spent my entire professional life rehabilitating the behavior of the domestic dog and I can answer any question regarding any behavior problem in any breed dog. This is NOT a popularity contest. I am an advocate for the domestic dog. If you are a caring, empathic, committed owner and need advice, I'm here for you. If you do not fall into that category, you will get my HONEST RESPONSE (and you may not like it.) | Available
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Suzanne Harris BSc CPDT
U.S.
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| Puppy and dog behavior including playbiting, housetraining, chewing/destructiveness, fear/aggressive behavior, obedience, group dog behavior, socialization, and most issues resolvable by positive reinforcement methods. Online individualized puppy & dog behavior and training questions at http://www.dogdaysUSA.com | Available
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Lucy O'Brien
U.K.
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| Able to answer questions relating to behaviour problems in pet dogs, including problems being left alone, fearfulness, rescue dog rehabilitation and socialisation queries. Also pleased to help with breed selection for potential owners and give puppy advice and training. | Available
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Anne Springer, BSc.,CPCT, IPDTA, APDT
U.S.
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| I am happy to answer questions about: dog behavior and training, therapy dogs, training disabled dogs and recent rescues, and off leash play groups. I train using operant conditioning and clicker training, using various reinforcers from food to toys to getting out the door. I aspire to the LIMA school of thought, by using the "least invasive, most minimally aversive" means that I can to train dogs. I don't whisper - I translate! | Available
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Rob Frazier
U.S.
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| All questions pertaining to canine behavior, training, breeding, welping, pedigree study and interpretation. Especially regarding non-conventional breeds & canine intellegence. | Available
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Sandra Case, MEd, CPDT
U.S.
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| Dog training, Obedience training, competition dog sports with a positive training focus. Some behavior issues (though serious issues such as human aggression are best addressed by in-person help. | Available
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Alan J Turner, SATS LL1
U.S.
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| Puppy questions about House Training, Crate Training, Play-biting? Please visit my website. Site address is http://www.howsbentley.com.
I will answer all questions about canine behavior and training, training methods and equipment. Be ready to provide dog's name, age, sex, breed and how long you have owned the dog. In addition, it'd be great for me to know how long the problem has been occurring, what you have tried to solve the problem(s) and what were the results.
The more information you provide me - the better equipped I will be to offer sound, helpful advice! Thank you. | On Vacation
returns 09/29/2008
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Elaine Allison CPDT
U.S.
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| I can answer questions (within reason) about aggression. In an email format we have to be responsible and not speculate where an in home evaluation would be appropriate. I cannot answer medical questions. | Maxed Out
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