Melinda F Schneider, M.Ed.
A lifelong dog lover, I began obedience training at a young age with my family's poodle, Piaffe. I loved the precision of competition obedience and didn't question the training methods of the day.
Later, when I began my introduction to agility, I learned that there are better ways to train the species we call our best friend.
I believe that dog training should be fun for dog and handler alike. When training is fun, it's more likely to happen. It's also more likely to succeed.
Positive reinforcement works for all animals, even people! Using positive reinforcement, you can modify any behavior. Come learn fun ways to train and see just how great your best friend can be. Let's play! Let's train!
P.S. With so many dogs in the world, and not enough homes for all, I am a strong proponent of shelters and rescue groups. All of my animals have come to me via the rescue network. If you are looking for your next dog, please visit www.petfinder.com.