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Problem solving for dogs
and their people since 1987
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My Philosophy
Why Train Your Dog
Imagine getting a new job and going in the first morning. They sit you down at a desk
and tell you No, don’t do that. You try again. And again they tell you No, don’t do that.
No, don’t do that. No, don’t do that. No one ever tells you what your real duties are and
it is up to you to figure it out. I don’t know about you, but I’d give up very quickly.
And yet, this is how we expect our dogs to learn the house rules. Screaming and hitting
may scare the dog, but they will not ever teach the dog what it is you do expect. And while
everyone needs to know what No means, as a teaching method it just doesn’t work.
Dogs can’t figure out for themselves what the house rules are. We need to teach them.
Your rules are your rules, unique to your household and lifestyle, but the dog needs to
be taught what is expected. She needs to be taught How To behave appropriately using
prevention, direction and positive reinforcement.
The biggest problem between humans and dogs is that we speak different languages.
Dogs hear us speaking like we hear someone speaking rapidly in another language.
In training I will teach you to speak and understand some Dog and the dog to understand
some human.
Dog Training allows you to establish reasonable rules, teach the dog expected behaviors
and customize to your unique needs, schedule and lifestyle. We all want our dogs to be
housetrained, to greet people without jumping up, to chew only on toys, to walk on a loose
lead, come when called, to be well mannered and obedient. This takes planning and a
coordinated effort from your trainer and your family.
Training will define your needs and goals, and then practice those behaviors the dog needs
to succeed in your family, teaching positive options for negative behaviors. Goals are
quickly met. Frustration is banished in favor of a dog who knows what to do and starts
volunteering good behavior. Dogs really do want to please us once they know the rules.
Call Cynthia today to discuss your family's needs 727-736-0603
Cynthia McCollum has been working full time as a dog trainer since 1987 in Pinellas County,
Pasco County and western Hillsborough County, Florida. She has assisted thousands of families in
making their dogs into a companion to love and be proud of. Cynthia has studied the
Force Free Method ™ with Marc Goldberg of
Chicagoland Boarding School for Dogs
and the E Touch Method ™ with Martin
Deeley of Florida School for Dogs .
Cynthia competes with her own dogs in conformation and obedience, and has worked
with competitive handlers to problem solve issues that come up. She has trained Service
Dogs for the disabled and assists people wanting to train their own Service Dog. Cynthia
is referred to by many area veterinarians. She lives in Pinellas County, FL. with her dogs Dixie and
Tyrone and her cat Leon who also work for the company as demonstration, socialization
and research animals.
Call Cynthia McCollum today to discuss your family's needs. 727-736-0603
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