"There are so many different ways of training dogs, with every 'expert' seeming to have a different view, that it can be bewildering for a pet owner to know where to even begin. I believe that the key to successful dog training is for the dog to be fully aware of the benefits of choosing behaviours that make its owner happy, and the consequences of making the owner unhappy.
If both of these things are understood AND effective, the dog will usually make the right choice. As both a dog behaviourist and dog trainer, I try to help owners to understand their dog, and how to motivate it to behave in ways that make both the owner and the dog happy."
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Canine Crusaders are a Cornwall based charity that rescue stray, homeless, and needy dogs. Cornwall currently has no professional, purpose-built rescue kennels, so all of the work is currently carried out by volunteers taking dogs into their own homes.
Having judged for Canine Crusaders at their annual fund raising show, I cannot remember the last time that I met a more hard working, dedicated, committed team of people. I was therefore honoured when they asked me to be their patron, and was delighted to accept.
Please visit their website www.caninecrusaders.org.uk. They desperately need donations of whatever you can spare, especially money, but also dog food, bedding, toys etc. Why not set up a standing order, paying just a couple of pounds a month. We often donate money to well established charities, but forget the smaller ones, for whom even a small amount of money can make a massive difference. Every little bit helps, so please give generously.
Rob Alleyne's Weekly Dog Training Tip
When thinking about which breed to choose, don't make the mistake of only looking at books written on that breed. Although they can be a good source of information, they are written by people who are obviously biased towards that breed.
Instead, try speaking to people like dog trainers, behaviourists, vets and groomers who are more likely to see them at their worst. They may well be better able to advise you on the problems that you could encounter as an owner.