Dog Obedience

Natasha

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Mar 13, 2005, 11:52:44 AM3/13/05

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any reccomendations on good people/places? and their techniques.....

also what is the prices?

Lauren

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Mar 13, 2005, 12:54:44 PM3/13/05

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Christopher Nicklov on Queen's Road
Glen Redmond in Foxtrap, I think
There's also a clicker trainer here, not sure of her name
The Newfoundland Kennel club also runs obedience classes, I think it's about
$150 for 8 weeks, but not sure.

Not sure of any prices either, but I've heard that both of these trainers
are very good at what they do.

Good luck!

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volunteer

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Mar 13, 2005, 12:56:14 PM3/13/05

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Tonji Stewart does clicker training http://www.caninecompany.ca/

Also Linda Pike..Companion Dog Trainers on Ruby Line. Our group actually
had a 7 week obedience lesson donated from her and is on auction on our site
at www.ruffspots.com if interested. Value of $150.00

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Florence Heffernan
Ruff-Spots Animal Welfare Foundation, Inc.
www.ruffspots.com
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hdur...@nf.sympatico.ca

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Mar 13, 2005, 5:32:39 PM3/13/05

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We did ours with Loose Leads dog training. There are 2 guys who own the
company, Mike Adams a police officer with the K9 unit at the RNC and Garry
Fry. They only run classses 2 times a year in the spring and fall and hold
it in the parking lot of the confed bldg. They teach you all the basics and
its up to you and your pooch to practice at least 20 minutes a day. It was
cheap, $65 and tax and ran for 7 weeks. They ran an ad in the telegram so
keep your eyes open, The only thing you need is a good choker and a 6 foot
leather lead and your on your way! There were 12 dogs in our class and
everyone seemed to enjoy it!

g2

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Mar 13, 2005, 5:55:15 PM3/13/05

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"A good choker"....talk about your oxymoron

hdur...@nf.sympatico.ca

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Mar 13, 2005, 6:34:08 PM3/13/05

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I was totally agaist using a choker...we tried a martingale but for a leash
correction it is the only thing our golden responds to. OH, and a good
choker slides smoothly as to not interfere with the dogs coat and "snaps"
effectivly not like the 5 dollar collars at walmart
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DaveHX

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Mar 13, 2005, 6:45:29 PM3/13/05

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chokers should not be used. they do not help train your dog...they help
choke your dog

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hdur...@nf.sympatico.ca

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Mar 13, 2005, 6:59:22 PM3/13/05

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As found on the net...

A choke collar can be an invaluable training aid for you and your dog. Used
properly, a choke chain is both humane and effective. Used improperly, choke
collars are ineffective and dangerous. Worn correctly, the collar releases
very quickly. The device is meant to simulate the way in which momma-dogs
grab miscreant offspring by the back of the head with a little shake. That's
why you move it up around the ears."

DaveHX

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Mar 13, 2005, 7:04:59 PM3/13/05

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I'm sure if I felt like it, I could find thousands of opinions that say
otherwise. choke chains should NOT be used.

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g2

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Mar 13, 2005, 7:50:28 PM3/13/05

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The general consensus in dog circles is that the choker is dangerous in
the wrong hands and simply outdated. You can train an animal without
having to resort to choking or punishing it in anyway. Why people even
condone this practice anymore is beyond me.