Are you looking for a dog trainer? Proceed with caution as the canine industry is completely unregulated, and anyone can hang a shingle outside of their establishment and call themselves a dog trainer. Use careful thought and consideration before selecting a trainer. You can start by asking your veterinarian if there is a trainer or training school it would recommend.
Asking friends, family and co-workers if they’ve had success might help you in your research. The best advice I would give is to go and visit two or three training schools and watch a class that’s in session to get an idea of how things are done. Most trainers have an open-door policy and will allow you to watch a class.
Although most dog trainers are transparent and would welcome you to visit and check things out, I would still recommend emailing or calling first. Not all schools are alike in the curriculum they teach, so ask for a written course outline/itinerary of exactly what it contains. You can certainly read Google Reviews, but not all are legitimate, and often some trainers have their friends writing reviews for them.
Each dog is different, with its own personality and disposition, so make sure the trainer is open-minded when it comes to training collars and methods. What works for one dog may not necessarily work for another. The trainer should be using a variety of rewards, such as toys, treats and praise.
Selecting one based primarily on what is close to your home may not be the best choice. In t.