Dog Training Schools

There have been many complaints about many dog training schools.

One complaint about these dog training schools is that their programs taught methods that would not be very kind to the dogs. Their ads said that they treat dogs humanely, but when it came to the program, it turned out to be false.

Another complaint about these dog training schools is that the programs actually taught very little. When they did a topic, they only taught the some superficial aspects of the topic.

These dog training schools did not provide good information about the behavior of dogs.

Many graduates at these dog training schools say that they saw rough and abusive methods of training and correcting dogs. Dogs were being hung until they lost consciousness because they rebelled against the abusive treatment. Small dogs were not treated very well, either. A little Miniature Pinscher was hung on a choker collar.

Many graduate at these dog training schools say that they that have seen dogs cowering, submissively piddling and yelping. They have seen dogs screaming in pain and fear during their training sessions. According to the graduates, the schools trainers said that they did these things because these dogs were "uncooperative", "dominant" or "stubborn." The dog handlers at these schools were told that the dogs and puppies deserved even tougher corrections.

There are good dog training schools and these are some of them.

A dog training school run by Allan Bauman in Wooster , Ohio is a good one. You can call me at 1-800-776-2665. He runs apprentice programs for trainer. He wants his trainers to use positive training methods and operant conditioning. He will teach good, positive techniques.

The animal behavior program at Mercy College in New York , NY is highly recommended. It is run by a man named Steve Diller. You should call Mercy College for details about their program.

There is a university called Animal Behavior University that is recommended. You should contact a person named Janis Lee there. You can call the university at 1-818-773-0850 or 1-818-0853. This university has a 4-month apprenticeship for people who are novices when it comes to training dogs and want to become to professional dog trainers. The graduates of this dog training school should get offers of employment after graduating from this program.

Another dog training school that is highly recommended is the ASPCA Behavior Institute. It is located in New York City . It has an apprenticeship program and other dog training classes. It is headed by Dr. Amy Marder. She is a veterinarian. This dog training school does train veterinarians, doctoral candidates and post-doctorates in the behavior of companion animals. This school has 1,200 square feet of dog training space and two exam rooms. It also offers classes in behavior, puppy training and agility training. It does provide clinical services and conduct good, humane research in animal behavior. You can get all the information about this dog training school at 212-876-7700, Ext. 4420.

Another dog training school that is a good one can be found in Leesburg , Virginia , USA . It is called the Clicker Training Center and it is run by a person named Corally Burmaster. There are instructor's classes at this dog training school. The course in being an instructor lasts 8 weeks. After the students finish the program, they can become apprentice instructors in a beginner's class at the center.