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ccm
Citizen
Username: Ccm
Post Number: 59
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 10:38 am: | 
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We need contact info for a private dog trainer so we can work on some things with our pup. Can anyone recommend a good one?
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Tom Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 2257
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 10:53 am: |
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Billy Olesky would probably be available for that. His number is 973-759-PAWS, and his email is olesky9@aol.com. He was the teacher of the dog training class I took at the Adult School in the fall. He's extremely knowledgeable and skilled, and he's a dear, sweet man, as well. My dog and I owe a lot of our happiness with our dog to him.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
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ffof
Citizen
Username: Ffof
Post Number: 2005
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 11:50 am: |
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Just don't go to anyone who uses any type of negative reinforcement - it'll wreck your dog.
THis woman, Pam Dennison, is sooo fabulous - also recommended by the JAC (Jersey Animal Coalition) www.positivedogs.com
It is completely worth the drive to her place - she'll do private and/or group lessons. She encourages the kids to come too. |
Tom Reingold
Citizen
Username: Noglider
Post Number: 2259
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 11:55 am: |
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Could you elaborate on negative reinforcement? I.e. what is it, and what does it cause? I learned about "leash checks" and I don't believe my dog is damaged.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
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ffof
Citizen
Username: Ffof
Post Number: 2006
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 12:04 pm: |
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THere's a lot about that on the website above Tom, Pam is better at explaining it than me. But basically, you can teach your dog to walk with a loose leash without having to yank on his neck. |
Sylad
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Username: Sylad
Post Number: 357
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 1:35 pm: |
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Hal Wheeler has a great program, one on one or in groups |
snowmom
Citizen
Username: Snowmom
Post Number: 129
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 3:21 pm: |
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Ditto Hal Wheeler in Cedar Grove. |
Miss L Toe
Citizen
Username: Miss_l_toe
Post Number: 20
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 5:16 pm: |
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Try http://www.barkbusters.com
It's not cheap...the owner comes to your home as that's where your dog is likely to misbehave. You get a guarantee for the lifetime of your dog that the trainer will come out and work out your issues with you and your dog. The guarantee is valid & transferable if your dog should ever get a new owner.
I took our dog to St. Hubert's in Madison but our dog came from a rescue home and was naughtier than the other dogs there...the constant treats and 'time outs' didn't work with him.
As an aside, can anyone recommend a very caring vet who is wonderful with a nervous dog which is the size of a lab/golden retriever? Our dog needs to have a bordetella vaccination soon and he's taken a huge dislike to the vet (Norman Stack at Valley Vet). We boarded our dog there, and then boarded him once again when we could find nowhere else at short notice. On the second occasion our dog freaked out - bad seperation anxiety issues - and had to be tranquilized. He is now terrified of Norman Stack and will try to bite him out of fear, even when wearing a muzzle. The vet was brusque/abrupt, clearly displayed his displeasure and lack of patience and we can't really go back there anymore.
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Tom Reingold
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Username: Noglider
Post Number: 2273
Registered: 1-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 5:44 pm: |
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I learned in the class I took that the training is at least as much for the owner as it is for the dog. My dog obeys me more than the other family members, and I don't think it's because he's more bonded to me. I think it's because I learned how to be firm with him.
I highly recommend our vet, Dr. Malampati across the street from Dunkin Donuts on Springfield Ave in Maplewood. His demeanor is very jovial. He and his staff seem very happy to see our cat and dog. He tends to Red very compassionately, and Red is a nervous patient, too. Dr. M will have to anesthetize Red on his next visit, because he can't even stand getting his toenails cut.
Tom Reingold the prissy-pants
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Katy M.
Citizen
Username: Katymcf
Post Number: 17
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 1, 2004 - 7:55 pm: |
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We go to South Orange Animal Hospital. Dr. Levine is great. They're located on Valley Street. |
scribbler
Citizen
Username: Scribbler
Post Number: 27
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 9:27 am: |
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I highly recommend Madison Veterinary Hospital. It's in Madison (duh) near St. Huberts where my dog was trained. Seems far but it's only about 8 miles well worth the drive. They saved my dog's life after he managed to knock a bottle of Ibuprofen off of a high counter and eat about half of it. They have an amazing staff. My dog runs up the steps, tail wagging, when we approach their front door! The staff runs over to greet him enthusiastically whenever we come. |
ffof
Citizen
Username: Ffof
Post Number: 2028
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 9:49 am: |
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second that. |
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