Is sending your dog for training a good idea?
Sending your dog away will not help you with bond building, and training is a great opportunity to establish better trust. Board-and-train means missing out on some of that bonding. Dog training is an unregulated industry. Anyone can claim to be an expert.
What does R+ mean in dog training?
positive reinforcement training
What does positive reinforcement training look like? As I mentioned above, R+ training involves rewarding your dog for doing what you want them to do. Your dog sits, waits, lies down, etc., and they get rewarded. Sometimes that reward is a treat, sometimes it’s a toy, or sometimes it’s petting/attention.
What age is best to start dog training?
around 7 to 8 weeks
The ideal time to begin training is around 7 to 8 weeks for most puppies, and the most effective training involves positive reinforcement and gentle commands. This is also the age to begin socializing your puppy to new people and new species, allowing them to explore and have new experiences.
Who is the owner of Starmark Academy for dog training?
Jerry Wolfe. Jerry Wolfe is owner and CEO of Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, Starmark Animal Behavior Center, and Starmark Pet Products. He is a certified training and behavior specialist with over 15 years training dogs, and many more in business.
Why choose Starmark pet products?
Starmark pet products reflect the way dogs learn and have fun. Utilizing the expertise of our Certified Training and Behavior Specialists we create mental stimulation and interactive play toys, training tools, and treats.
What are Starmark’s training tools?
The certified professional training and behavior specialists at Starmark Academy develop Starmark’s Training Tools. They promote effective communication with your dog, and help you shape desired behaviors. Free online training guides and videos are available for training success.
Who is Keith Starmark?
He is the President/COO of Starmark Animal Behavior Center, which is one of the largest, most comprehensive training and behavior centers for dogs in the world. As President and Academy Director for Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers, Keith oversees the school’s international curriculum and growth.