Studies show that aversive trainer (shock collars, prong collars, intimidation) produces negative outcomes for dogs. You will not eliminate aggressive behavior in a dog by being aggressive.
Force free, positive reinforcement training means that we do not use fear, or intimidation to shape the behavior we want. Dogs act with one purpose, to improve their situation, so learning what they value (usually food) and being consistent with your praise will help you communicate with your dog and live in harmony.
Dogs Without Borders dogs MAY NOT be trained with aversive methods, including but not limited to Shock Collars, E Collars, nor Prong Collars. This also includes “invisible fencing”.
Here are trainers we recommend as well as further reading
Find a Force-Free Trainer in your area
http://www.petprofessionalguild.com/Zip-Code-Search
Every Dog
Force free training.
https://www.everydogsocal.com/
Los Angeles, OC, virtual
Dog Training by Kiko Pup – Free training Videos
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-qnqaajTk6bfs3UZuue6IQ
Los Angeles Based Trainers
Jocelyn @The Muttineer
http://www.muttineer.com
Mention Dogs Without Borders and get $25 off a 4 week puppy class
Kate Hart (works with us regularly)
Force free training.
katherine.marie.hart@gmail.com 508-361-2632
Mention Dogs Without Borders and get a 7 week in-person training class for $100.
Los Angeles, OC, virtual, board and train, reverse board and train
The Polite Pooch Class (at Tailwaggers)
323-301-5001
http://www.hurleysultimatedogs.com
Laura Bourhenne
818 800 4818
www.petdogtrainer.com
private sessions only
Los Angeles and Ventura Counties
Terry Long
www.dogpact.com
562-423-0793
Long Beach and Orange County, Force Free
Paul Owens
1800 269 3591
www.originaldogwhisperer.com
Studio City, SF Valley, Pasadena, Montrose, and Glendale
J9’s K9s
818 832 9906
www.j9sk9s.com
Sherman Oaks, Canoga Park, and Granada Hills
Dorna Sakurai
310 -266-9418
www.pawsitivefeedback.com
Westside and the Valley
Kim Rinehardt
818 890 1133
www.yourk9educator.com
Westside and the Valley
Dave Dreyfus
310 853 3945
www.everydogschance.com
Further reading
- 5 Common Mistakes adopters make when bringing home a new dog
- Treating separation anxiety in dogs eCourse
- There’s no such thing as an “Alpha” wolf / Dominance theory
- Patricia McConnel PhD (world’s best trainer?!)
