Wholistic Dog Training is dedicated to "green", One Method--All Positive Training that
strengthens the bond between you and your dog. We want your dog to be
well-mannered, healthy and happy, just as you do! We train with the total well-being of
your dog and your family in mind.
We strive to meet every training need including preventative and pre-puppy counseling
and consult on all issues that affect your dog including: obedience, socialization skills,
desensitization techniques, clicker training, and single-issue behavioral problems, as well
as nutrition, exercise, and environmental enrichment. Let us evaluate your dog's
behavior from a wholistic perspective, and address the motivations that drive nuisance,
fear-related, and aggressive behaviors, rather than treating symptoms alone. Is there
something that has been bothering you and your dog for a long while? We can help.
We train using love and rewards (real-life rewards, treats, affection and toys), removing
rewards, teaching alternative behaviors, managing the environment and establishing
boundaries. We promise to never inflict pain or injury on your beloved pet and will
never ask you to hurt your dog, physically or psychologically.
We join with other professional behavior modification experts and rely on the
suggestions from the American Veterinary Association for Animal Behavior and the
Journal of Veterinary Behavior for research that shows that positive method training is
more effective and has fewer drawbacks than punishment/dominance training.
strengthens the bond between you and your dog. We want your dog to be
well-mannered, healthy and happy, just as you do! We train with the total well-being of
your dog and your family in mind.
We strive to meet every training need including preventative and pre-puppy counseling
and consult on all issues that affect your dog including: obedience, socialization skills,
desensitization techniques, clicker training, and single-issue behavioral problems, as well
as nutrition, exercise, and environmental enrichment. Let us evaluate your dog's
behavior from a wholistic perspective, and address the motivations that drive nuisance,
fear-related, and aggressive behaviors, rather than treating symptoms alone. Is there
something that has been bothering you and your dog for a long while? We can help.
We train using love and rewards (real-life rewards, treats, affection and toys), removing
rewards, teaching alternative behaviors, managing the environment and establishing
boundaries. We promise to never inflict pain or injury on your beloved pet and will
never ask you to hurt your dog, physically or psychologically.
We join with other professional behavior modification experts and rely on the
suggestions from the American Veterinary Association for Animal Behavior and the
Journal of Veterinary Behavior for research that shows that positive method training is
more effective and has fewer drawbacks than punishment/dominance training.
The Rancho Santa Fe Review reports
that dog psychologist and trainer,
Linda Michaels' master's degree in
psychology and graduate research in
learning at San Diego State University,
put her at the front of the dog training
pack.
that dog psychologist and trainer,
Linda Michaels' master's degree in
psychology and graduate research in
learning at San Diego State University,
put her at the front of the dog training
pack.
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Hear what the American Veterinary Society of
Animal Behavior has to say about training
methods:
"Training should be based on positive
reinforcement with frequent rewards, praise,
petting, play and/or treats. Positive and
consistent training is associated with fewer
behavior problems and greater obedience
than methods that involve punishment and/or
encourage human dominance" (2008).
Animal Behavior has to say about training
methods:
"Training should be based on positive
reinforcement with frequent rewards, praise,
petting, play and/or treats. Positive and
consistent training is associated with fewer
behavior problems and greater obedience
than methods that involve punishment and/or
encourage human dominance" (2008).
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"Madison's last years were spent as a
completely different dog based on the work
Linda did with her. Madison was nice to
everyone and had a completely different
personality. Her favorite day was Halloween.
She helped pass out candy, greeting each child
as they came to the door as if they were a
long lost friend. It was truly amazing!"
~ Kathleen and Taylor Pacurar, San Diego
Hospice, Vice-President. Kensington
completely different dog based on the work
Linda did with her. Madison was nice to
everyone and had a completely different
personality. Her favorite day was Halloween.
She helped pass out candy, greeting each child
as they came to the door as if they were a
long lost friend. It was truly amazing!"
~ Kathleen and Taylor Pacurar, San Diego
Hospice, Vice-President. Kensington
Wholistic Dog Training founder, "Dog Psychologist", Linda Michaels, proudly joins
Animal Planet's Victoria Stilwell to promote scientifically endorsed, All
Positive/Non-aversive dog training. Our training method is effective for all dogs and all
problem behaviors, as well as basic puppy, rescue and family-dog training. Linda was
hand-picked by Stilwell, star of "It's Me or the Dog", and now partners as Victoria's
Premier flagship Southern California trainer.
Michaels met Stilwell's stringent requirements and underwent intensive professional
vetting in order to get on board with the internationally acclaimed trainer. This
partnership puts North Coastal San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe on the cutting-edge of
the international progressive dog training map.
Animal Planet's Victoria Stilwell to promote scientifically endorsed, All
Positive/Non-aversive dog training. Our training method is effective for all dogs and all
problem behaviors, as well as basic puppy, rescue and family-dog training. Linda was
hand-picked by Stilwell, star of "It's Me or the Dog", and now partners as Victoria's
Premier flagship Southern California trainer.
Michaels met Stilwell's stringent requirements and underwent intensive professional
vetting in order to get on board with the internationally acclaimed trainer. This
partnership puts North Coastal San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe on the cutting-edge of
the international progressive dog training map.
| Pawsome News! |
Article:
Socialization and Fear
sdPets Magazine Aug/Sept 2010
Socialization and Fear
sdPets Magazine Aug/Sept 2010
