Our Training Style
Dog training should be about building the best relationship you can with your canine companion and helping them reach their full potential.
Learning should be fun, not scary!
Here are R Team we believe in positive and balanced dog training methods but don't confuse positive with permissive. Teaching your dog using positive training strengthens the bond you have with your dog and has your dog thinking of what he can do to be rewarded by you.
Using a balanced arroach allows us to correct negative behavior and reward good choices instead. We focus heavily on teaching clear communication that is fair, this allows us to create the structure and boundaries needed for them to succeed.
We love watching dogs learn how to work with their people and understand what is expected of them. This creates a dog who is happy to work and loves the training process.
No dog is out to dominate the world, they simply do not think that way, dogs do what works and what they find rewarding and reinforcing. Your dog is not jumping up on you because he is trying to be dominate, he is most likely jumping on you because it is rewarding for him and he receives attention for it, even pushing him away or yelling "off" is attention and the fact that despite doing those things he is still jumping up, should tell you that what you are doing isn't working.
Using aversive methods may seem to yield quick results, push the dogs butt to the ground he sits and teaching him using a food lure seems to take forever but in the end the positively trained dog will respond quicker, with more enthusiasm and you will have created a nice working relationship with your dog and he will probably be very excited to learn whatever else you would like to teach him.
I generally like to teach an incompatible behavior to a dog to help them work through a behavior problem. I like to address the problem and what the owner would like the dog to do instead.
All dogs are unique as are every dog owner and their individual training goals, we employ a variety of different methods to help each of our clients achieve success. What works for one dog and owner team may not be right for another. We are not one size fits all trainers, we are well versed in the use of many different methods and tools to help your dog.
We offer e-collar or remote collar training for off leash reliability. With Alaska's vast landscape and endless hiking opportunities we understand dog owners want their dog to be free in the wilderness. We offer training that will make that a reality while keeping everyone safe.
Nothing gets your heart pounding like your dog taking off after a moose and ignoring your call, e-collar training can make this a thing of the past.
Trainer James has spent a lot of time learning the ins and outs of e-collar conditioning and perfecting his method. This is one of the most misunderstood dog training tools out there right now and we are passionate about educating dog owners and giving dogs freedom with control.
The foundation of our training system is teaching the dogs marker words, this is known as marker training and allows you to clearly communicate with your dog. Our basic marker system involves the use of "yes" which means the dog has done the correct behavior to earn a reward. "Good" which means keep doing what your doing, its awesome! "Free" or similar word meaning a release, the dog can break his position. "Ah ah" stop doing what your doing.
A little more on marker training:
Marker training is very similar to clicker training, the difference being you use a verbal marker like "yes" instead of the click from a clicker.
To begin teaching new things with this method one first has to charge your marker word, dogs don't come programmed to know that "yes" = food, we can teach them by getting 20 small pieces of treats the dog is crazy for, with your dog paying attention to you say "yes" and feed him the treat, repeat until all 20 treats are gone. You are not looking for the dog to be doing anything, all you are teaching him is that when you hear "yes!" it means food is coming.
Now we have a tool that will allow us to tell the dog the exact moment he did something correct and that his reward is on its way.
Its important to practice your timing, so you are able to say "yes" at the right moment your dog is doing what you want.
Learning should be fun, not scary!
Here are R Team we believe in positive and balanced dog training methods but don't confuse positive with permissive. Teaching your dog using positive training strengthens the bond you have with your dog and has your dog thinking of what he can do to be rewarded by you.
Using a balanced arroach allows us to correct negative behavior and reward good choices instead. We focus heavily on teaching clear communication that is fair, this allows us to create the structure and boundaries needed for them to succeed.
We love watching dogs learn how to work with their people and understand what is expected of them. This creates a dog who is happy to work and loves the training process.
No dog is out to dominate the world, they simply do not think that way, dogs do what works and what they find rewarding and reinforcing. Your dog is not jumping up on you because he is trying to be dominate, he is most likely jumping on you because it is rewarding for him and he receives attention for it, even pushing him away or yelling "off" is attention and the fact that despite doing those things he is still jumping up, should tell you that what you are doing isn't working.
Using aversive methods may seem to yield quick results, push the dogs butt to the ground he sits and teaching him using a food lure seems to take forever but in the end the positively trained dog will respond quicker, with more enthusiasm and you will have created a nice working relationship with your dog and he will probably be very excited to learn whatever else you would like to teach him.
I generally like to teach an incompatible behavior to a dog to help them work through a behavior problem. I like to address the problem and what the owner would like the dog to do instead.
All dogs are unique as are every dog owner and their individual training goals, we employ a variety of different methods to help each of our clients achieve success. What works for one dog and owner team may not be right for another. We are not one size fits all trainers, we are well versed in the use of many different methods and tools to help your dog.
We offer e-collar or remote collar training for off leash reliability. With Alaska's vast landscape and endless hiking opportunities we understand dog owners want their dog to be free in the wilderness. We offer training that will make that a reality while keeping everyone safe.
Nothing gets your heart pounding like your dog taking off after a moose and ignoring your call, e-collar training can make this a thing of the past.
Trainer James has spent a lot of time learning the ins and outs of e-collar conditioning and perfecting his method. This is one of the most misunderstood dog training tools out there right now and we are passionate about educating dog owners and giving dogs freedom with control.
The foundation of our training system is teaching the dogs marker words, this is known as marker training and allows you to clearly communicate with your dog. Our basic marker system involves the use of "yes" which means the dog has done the correct behavior to earn a reward. "Good" which means keep doing what your doing, its awesome! "Free" or similar word meaning a release, the dog can break his position. "Ah ah" stop doing what your doing.
A little more on marker training:
Marker training is very similar to clicker training, the difference being you use a verbal marker like "yes" instead of the click from a clicker.
To begin teaching new things with this method one first has to charge your marker word, dogs don't come programmed to know that "yes" = food, we can teach them by getting 20 small pieces of treats the dog is crazy for, with your dog paying attention to you say "yes" and feed him the treat, repeat until all 20 treats are gone. You are not looking for the dog to be doing anything, all you are teaching him is that when you hear "yes!" it means food is coming.
Now we have a tool that will allow us to tell the dog the exact moment he did something correct and that his reward is on its way.
Its important to practice your timing, so you are able to say "yes" at the right moment your dog is doing what you want.
