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The article offers information on dog parkour (DP), which involves a variety of skills and is a fun way to increase a dog's fitness, confidence, and attention. It states that dog parkour was established by dog trainers Abigail Curtis and Karin Coyne. According to Coyne, (DP) is a good option for owners whose dogs struggle with reactivity in a traditional group setting, or in places where group classes are few and far between .

The article offers information on the significance of training titles of dog trainers and behavior professionals. Topics discussed include the diplomates of the American College of Veterinary Behavior (ACVB), the Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB), and the Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (ACAAB). Other training and behavior associations are also mentioned.

The article presents a biography of Mexican dog behavior specialist Cesar Millan. Cesar Millan was born on 199 in Culiacan, Mexico to Felipe and Maria Teresa Millan. He was educated in the local schools in Mazatlan and Culiacan, Mexico. Despite his familiarity with dogs, he had scant formal education and is completely self-taught. He is a star of the TV series "The Dog Whisperer."

The article deals with field-trial professional trainer for dogs. The reasons why field-trial professional trainer are needed by show dogs are explained. Some of the services offered by field-trial professional trainer include, evaluation of the potential of dogs for field trial and they can train dogs full time. To find professional trainers, dog owners must attend area field trials of their breed's classification.

Discusses the benefits of training dogs at a dog camp. Opportunity of working with the best trainers at camp; Training offered at dog camp that is similar to an actual event; Techniques taught that will help achieve better precision in the ring. INSETS: New Directions;Camp for Reactive Dogs.

Describes the facility of Triple Crown in Austin, Texas for teaching students how to train dogs. Training techniques used by the academy; History of Triple Crown; Expansion plans of the academy.

The article presents the opinions of animal whisperer Amanda Warren on three dogs. Warren claims that the dogs have different personalities and one dog said that she thank her owner for giving her a wonderful life and loving her. The comment by the dog owner on the conversation by the animal whisperer with her dogs is also cited.

The article discusses how professional dog trainer Lisa Berry helps animals from Albuquerque, New Mexico to get into show business as of November 2014. Topics covered include information on her Custom K-9 Performance business, the definition of the German word schutzhund, the appearance of her dog Tasha in the movie "Spy School," her role as an area animal-actor agent, and the role of the American Humane Association (AHA) in protecting animal actors.

The article offers guidelines on how to find the right dog instructor. It states that a dog owner must look for positive-reinforcement trainers who use toys to reward the dog for their good behavior and withhold the reward when the dog is inobedient. Also, it is important that the instructor can adapt to different breeds and individual dog personalities. In addition, a good dog instructor must be able to communicate well with the owner.

The article explains the advantages of professional amateurs, a term coined by the late Bill Trainor that describes breeder-owner-handlers or owner-handlers who are as serious about the sport of dogs, over professional handlers. Pointers that professional amateurs can learned from professional handlers are presented. The observed advantages of amateurs include expertise and knowledge in only one breed, familiarity with their dog and the opportunity to apply for an American Kennel Club judge's license in their breeds.

The article discusses dog trainer Cesar Millan. An immigrant into the U.S. from Mexico, Millan has developed business interests that include the television show "Dog Whisperer with Cesar Milan," a line of pet products, and several books including "How to Raise the Perfect Dog." However, his own dogs occasionally pee where they shouldn't.

The article focuses on the method employed by dog trainer Bernie Thomas and colleagues at Barkbusters in Florida. Thomas and other dog trainers at Barkbusters involves a series of sounds and signals that a dog intuitively understands. She learned how to use body language and sounds evenly and consistently until a dog named Pee Wee got the hint. The dog trainers can help you solve dogs behavioral problems including indoor accidents, jumping up on strangers and knocking people down.

An interview with Tracy Sklenar, a professional dog trainer and former professional musician. She describes her previous career working as a music director for a variety of musical theater productions in New York and New Jersey. She explains how she changed her career. She discusses how she got into dog training.

The article features dog obedience trainer David Maurer. Maurer is the recipient of the 2005 American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Award in Companion Events. According to him, learning to understand the dog and using training methods that best suit a dog are the key to succeed an obedience training. The article explores the career and attitude of Maurer toward dog training.

This article presents an interview with dog trial secretary Paul Kirk. His career background is highlighted. It was the enjoyment of his dog in doing agility that drew him to agility. He reveals the challenges he face in training and competing as he have gotten older. He describes his foundation training.

The article deals with reinforcement for dog training. Dog trainers will be successful when the reinforcer they use is contingent upon the dog performing a specific behavior. The ways of delivering the reinforcer are presented. The benefits of tugging are given. The best choice of rewards for dogs is a combination of both food and toys.

Features Terry Ryan, a charter member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Information on her book "Coaching People to Train Their Dogs"; Family background; Career and educational background.

Offers tips for novice dog trainers who are planning to enter into a dog agility show. Experience of an owner with her Portuguese Water dog; Socialization issues that owners need to address; Concept of the leadership program launched by psychologist and author Deborah Jones and Judy Keller.

Features dog breeder and trainer Sunny Shay from the U.S. Mentors who taught her the importance of adhering to the standard when breeding dogs; Involvement with breeding Afghans; Career as a trainer and breeder.

Profiles American Kennel Club Lifetime Achievement Award in Obedience awardee David Maurer. Incident that made him attend obedience class for dogs; Experiences of Maurer in joining and judging in dog obedience shows; Comment of Maurer when we received the award.

Features the late dog importer, professional handler and dog-show judge Percy Roberts. Profile of Roberts; Association with Stanley Halle and Halleston Kennels; Multiple Best in Show wins at Westminster; Show-dog kennels that Roberts was associated with; Reputation of Roberts; Success and popularity as an all-breed judge.

Presents information on the factors that need to be considered in selecting agility instructors of dogs. Attitude; Ability to train; Confidence; Philosophy in training.

Features celebrity dog trainer César Millán. Career of Millán as a dog trainer; Information on how Millán trains dogs; Views of Daryl Young, a dog trainer, on Millán.

The article offers information on the career growth of dog trainer Jim Burwell. It states that Burwell holds a specialty is handling wealthy pups. It mentions that Burwell started his career as a banker, but in 1988 he decided he wanted a job that allowed him to be around his golden retriever pet Charlie.

The article focuses on Spot On Training dog trainer and owner Heather Morris' tips to make sure that puppies grow into healthy, well-behaved dogs. She explains that puppies need to go to the bathroom every two hours and those six months and younger should eat three meals a day. Other tips include confining puppies to a comfortable-size crate or a designated area with a bed when owners go to work and giving them time to socialize and play.

The article offers some tips for dog ownes who are considering employing the services of professional dog handlers. As stated, professional handlers participate at shows organized by the American Kennel Club. However, they reportedly are not allowed at United Kennel Club and American Rare Breed Association shows. It states that some dog handlers specialize in selected breeds, while others can handle almost any breed. The role of the professional handler as mentor is highlighted.

This article provides information on the JogDog Program of the All Breed Rescue Network (ABRN). ABRN is based in Colorado with over 120 member groups and works through the program to match the right dog with the right person/family and make sure that the dog's environment fits the needs of the breed and the particular dog. According to Cesar Milan, dog whisperer/trainer, features of a well-adjusted, well-behaved dogs include exercise, discipline and affection.

The article features the expertise of Chris Lawrence, ex-New York Police Department (NYPD) K-9 handler. Lawrence has resigned from the NYPD as a sergeant responsible for the training, care, and well-being of the canine unit. In 2005, he has opened a franchise, Bark Busters, which helps dog lovers train their pets. He will train the owners of the pets so that they can provide their dogs the necessary training and leadership that these animals respond to.

The article focuses on dog trainer Bill Tarrant. He wrote for years without any success before "Field & Stream" hired him as gun dogs editor in 1974. During the Korean War, Tarrant served with the 1st Marine Division. He was the division's boxing and wrestling champion in his weight class. Tarrant was an outspoken advocate of humane training methods. No writer ever fought more bitterly with editors over changes to his copy.

Reports on classes run by dance teacher Linda Stites for the Canine Fancy Dancers Club in Daytona, Florida. Teaching of dance to dogs and their owners; Importance of normal dog training.