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The Dogfather travels to Germany for international Dog Training Seminar
No matter how knowelgeable you are about dog training and dog behaviour, there's always more you can learn. So from Thurs 30th July until Thurs 6th August, I'm off to Germany to learn more from some of Europe's most successful dog trainers - And of course I'll be bringing some new dog training techniques and knowledge back to the UK for the benefit of all my clients and their dogs
 I've always had great respect for dog trainers in Germany, where the word for 'dog handler' translates to 'dog leader' - a much better description of the way I think it should be. Dogs are happier when they have a good leader - and to be a leader takes a little skill and sensitivity because dogs are very clever when it comes to sussing out who they want to follow. In contrast, 'handling' suggests physical ability to control. Is that the way it should be..? Men in protective suits 'handle' dangerous chemicals - they 'handle with care'. It sounds so negative! I'd rather be a pack leader than a dog handler.. Does that make sense to you, too?
If you'd rather your dog followed you and did what you asked because they wanted to and not because you made them do it physically, get in touch! Perhaps you have a strong dog who you simply can't be made to obey by physical means, including any number of collars and leads? You need a dog trainer who can show you how to be to be a leader, not a handler!
As for me, I walk two Rottweilers (Little Germans!) on one lead. Between them they weigh the same as me - and I'm a big lad - but unlike me they're all muscle and have four paws on the ground. They could easily pull me over at any time they want but they never do. What's my secret? Contact me now and I'll tell you as soon as I get back from Germany! Bookings available now for mid August onwards, Northamptonshire and elsewhere.
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