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Anne Springer, B.A., Dip., CTDI, CLWI, CAPCT, VA

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I'm happy to answer questions on behavior and training. I prefer a training philosophy much like your physician might adopt when treating patients - first, do no harm. Dogs are generally best trained using humane methods that make sense to them and put you in control, not necessarily by physical means, but by controlling the dog's access to resources, such as food, toys, access to the outdoors, etc. I want your dog to behave, but also to trust you and rely on you for guidance.

Experience in the area

Professional trainer, owner of Paws for Praise, in Danvers, MA. We use positive training and behavior modification techniques, and are committed to having the dogs that come through our center be both as well trained and behaviorally healthy as we can help their humans make them.

Organizations

International Positive Dog Training Association (Regional Director for Massachusetts) APDT Therapy Dogs, Inc. Truly Dog Friendly

Publications

Gloucester Times, Ipswich Chronicle, Examiner.com, and more

Education/Credentials

B.S., Cum Laude, Salem State College Diploma, Dog Obedience Training/Instruction (Apprenticed also) Graduate, New York School of Dog Grooming Pet CPR/First Aid Certified Certified Pet Care Technician AKC CGC Evaluator Therapy Dogs Inc. Tester/Observer

Awards and Honors

Psi Chi Psychology Honor Society

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Recent Answers from Anne Springer, B.A., Dip., CTDI, CLWI, CAPCT, VA

2012-03-31 Dogs:

There are several dog sports where dogs jump. Flyball, Dog Agility, Puissance Jumping for Dogs, Dock Diving, and Schutzhund all have jumping components. Google any of those, and you'll be able to find

2012-03-27 Is putting my dog in a cage a good form of punishment?:

I never scold my dogs, nor do I use crates as punishment. Instead, I try to train my dogs to do behavior that is incompatible with the behavior I don't care for. For example, if my dog was jumping up

2012-03-26 potty on her own:

Could you, instead of crating her, tether her to you as you go about your chores so that you can quickly take her outside if she squats? I would suggest you review this "cheat sheet" to see if there's

2012-03-21 Snaps at children:

What you should be doing at the moment is keeping her away from children. This dog was doing everything she could to tell you she was uncomfortable and you forced her to accept the very thing she was

2012-03-18 Dog Whipping:

I have no words...I cannot believe that people still do such things. I cannot stress enough that whipping a dog is *NOT* training, it's abuse. You need help from a reputable positive trainer, and quickly

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