Cascadian Nomads
  • Pet Adventure Blog
  • Cascadia- About Our Area
  • Nomads- About Us
    • Cascadian Nomads Advertising Opportunities
  • Humans
  • Canines
  • Psittacines
  • Felines
  • Contact

Six Reasons Why Taking A Dog To Positive Reinforcement Training Class Is Awesome

9/12/2015

4 Comments

 
Six Reasons Why Taking A Dog To Positive Reinforcement Training Class Is Awesome: smart dogs rough collie Huxley, miniature dachshund Wilhelm and Cardigan Welsh corgi Brychwyn are ready for school.
Typist: Bethany
When I want to teach something new to the dogs or I am stuck in understanding how to train a behavior, the first thing I do is search for a positive reinforcement training class or workshop to attend. I know there are tons of resources online but I always prefer the hands on, community and personal adjustments available with a qualified positive reinforcement instructor at a dog training school. It has, however, been a long time since the dogs and I have gone back to school. When out on a walk earlier this week, we ran into two classmates from several classes and workshops I once attended and I realized that I missed them, their dogs and the dog training class environment. So although I have a long list of behaviors to work on, and I don't currently feel like I need a lot of assistance in training, the dogs and I are missing something. That something is a class. Even though I live in a big city, it isn't easy to find positive reinforcement training classes with instructors I like. Obviously. travel is far from something I am opposed to so I think it is time I work a little harder at finding enrichment classes and workshops for the dogs and I. After all, there are so many awesome reasons to attend positive reinforcement training class with a dog:

Bonding: With multiple dogs, class time is perfect one-on-one bonding time. But even with an only dog, training classes reinforce bonds already forged in training. Positive reinforcement training classes remind the human and the dog about the focus on each other, respect for each other and heart-to-heart teamwork learning together creates.
Community: As a trainer, it is always very reassuring to know that I am not alone. There is nothing quite as empowering as sitting with a group of other positive reinforcement training enthusiasts, lamenting difficulties and cheering triumphs. Plus, I have never taken a class in which everything I learned was from the teacher. I have always learned from other students as well.
Accountability: Wilhelm, Brychwyn and Huxley work on manners and social cues every day. But we don't do formal training sessions as often as I would like. Attending a class or a workshop means I have to make time to practice. I want to get my time and money's worth out of the class and I want the dogs lives to be enriched as well.
Personalization: A few of the times I have most respected my dogs intelligence and work ethic is when I have seen them work with the teacher of a positive reinforcement training class or workshop. They have often worked better with strangers than with me! The best part of a taking a class or workshop is being able to ask question specific to my training needs. Classes may be more expensive than a book and less convenient than a YouTube video, but personal professional advice is often priceless.
Socialization: Training classes are not the same kind of fun as a trip to the dog park but any and all new experiences are excellent socialization for dogs. Dogs of any age benefit from new smells, new noises, new surfaces, new people, etc. and the added benefit of learning something makes a positive reinforcement training class the perfect socialization opportunity.
Accomplishment: Not all dogs and humans are interested in winning ribbons and earning titles. Completing six weeks of a class or a weekend long workshop is an amazing accomplishment. Best of all, there's the effort made together, human and dog, to learn something new.
Dogs Ready For School: Miniature Dachshund Wilhelm and Rough Collie Huxley have apples for the teacher but Cardigan Welsh Corgi Brychwynprefers to bring a pear. Positive Reinforcement Training makes dogs smarter!
I would hope the above list is helpful to anyone mulling over the pros and cons of attending positive reinforcement training class. But mostly I compiled these reasons for attending dog training classes to inspire myself. It wasn't just me who was excited to see our former classmates during our walk. The dogs were too. I got the feeling that they also miss their human and canine classmates. So back to school we go! If the dogs and I can't get into any new classes or a workshop together this fall or winter, I will at the very least sign us up for some upcoming workshops. There are a few out of town workshops I'd like to check out. Any excuse for a road trip... maybe this list should be seven reasons? I could combine the bonding of pet friendly travel and positive reinforcement learning! Nothing could be more awesome than that.
Sorry we are so late to join in the Positive Reinforcement Pet Training week fun this month. Don't worry! All is well here in Cascadia and the dogs did in fact get to eat some of the apple used in these photos. Not the pear though. Yet...
Share this post:

Tweet


Welcome to Positive Reinforcement Pet Training Week hosted by Cascadian Nomads, Rubicon Days & Tenacious Little Terrier. The theme this month is "back to school" but any and all training posts, comments and shares are welcome this and every month. The blog hop is open all week, so if you are a blogger, add a post and if you are a positive pet trainer or training enthusiast, hop around by clicking the thumbnails below, learn and share. Next months Positive Reinforcement Pet Training Week begins October 5th and on the first Monday of every month. Happy training!
Positive Reinforcement Pet Training Week Badge
4 Comments
Emma link
9/14/2015 07:29:16 am

We have never heard of these classes, will have to check them out. It's hard taking classes with just one of us, but it is also nice to have that one on one time with Mom.

Reply
Kelsie - It's Dog or Nothing link
9/16/2015 08:46:05 am

I love classes for all of those same reasons! I also love seeing other dogs grow and human-animal relationships form :)

Reply
Bridget
9/17/2015 04:09:29 pm

We live in a very rural area and it is a long haul to any dog training facilities. Weekly classes are just not something we have the time or gas money for! But I really like the idea of attending weekend workshops... Immersion is the best way to learn. I am going to search for some workshops in my state and see what kind of fun my dog and I can find! Thanks.

Reply
Jessica link
9/23/2015 08:06:03 am

Accountability is the biggest reason I have done training classes on the past. The social aspect of it is great though - for both dogs and humans.

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.

    Cascadian Nomads
    Pet Adventurers

    Cascadian Nomads adventurous dogs and parrot with pet and travel blogger, Bethany Clochard.
    Cascadian Nomads canines and psittacine on a road trip with blogger Bethany Clochard.
    Pet travel blogger Bethany Clochard shares a lifetime of budget travel experience, camping, and enjoying outdoors & Pacific NW adventures with pets. She currently hits the road with three dogs, a cockatoo & a cat.
    Related
    Instagram Follow on Instagram
    Picture


    Follow on Bloglovin
    follow us in feedly
    Picture

    Never miss a post! Have Cascadian Nomads Pet Adventure Blog delivered to your inbox:

    Delivered by FeedBurner


      Get our e-mail newsletter:

    Sign-Up

    Find anything on our site by searching here:
    Click any sidebar image to learn more!

    Cascadian Nomads only places ads for products we use, made by businesses we like. We highly recommend a click to
    visit our sponsors:
    (not affiliate links)
    WrapSit Quad Folding Chair Slipcover
    WrapSit is the ONLY slipcover crate for your folding quad chair. It makes taking pets and personal items outside or on a trip exponentially easier!


    Join us on the First Monday of Every Month!
    Positive Pet Training Week

    Positive Reinforcement Pet Training Week
    Hosted by Cascadian Nomads, Tenacious Little Terrier,
    Travels with Barley, and
    Wag n' Woof Pets.

    Picture
    Celebrate #MultiPetDay June 30th

    Categories

    All
    Adventures
    Amelia
    A To Z Challenge
    Awards
    Birds
    Black & White Photography
    Blog The Change For Animals
    Brychwyn
    Budget Travel
    Camping
    Cascadia
    Cats
    Celebrations
    Cockatoo
    Collie
    Corgi
    Cross Country Drive 2013
    Dachshund
    Dogs
    England & Wales 2014
    Fit Dog Friday
    Giveaway
    Holidays
    Humans Who Love Pets
    Huxley
    Leash-law
    Leo
    Multi Pet Life
    Peeks At The Past
    Pet Fitness
    Pet Health
    Pet Training
    Pet Travel
    Photography
    Planning Pet Adventures
    Positive Pet Training Week
    Product Review
    Road Trip
    Scoop That Poop
    Seattle
    Silliness
    Southwest-drive-2014
    Sponsored Post
    Urban Hikes
    Walk Your Dog Week
    What To Pack
    Wilhelm
    Woof-support
    Wordless Wednesday


    The Cascadian Nomads are:
    Cascadian Nomads Bethany with the dogs and Leo at Wilson's Arch, Moab, Utah
    Cascadian Nomads triton cockatoo Leo enjoys the sunshine in West Seattle, Washington, Cascadia
    Cascadian Nomads adventurous cat Amelia enjoying the view in West Seattle, Washington, Cascadia
    Cascadian Nomads black and tan dapple miniature dachshund
    Cascadian Nomads cardigan welsh corgi Brychwyn, Alpental, Washington, Cascadia
    Cascadian Nomads rough collie Huxley enjoying the green at Lopez Hill Park, Lopes Island, Washington, Cascadia
    Cascadian Nomads Jason with miniature dachshund Wilhelm snowshoeing Silver Fir Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, Cascadia
    Cascadian Nomads founding pets:
    Cascadian Nomads Founding Pets: Cockatiel Bobbie Birdie, cats Emily and Gryphon and dog Tynan.

    Features & Awards

    See products on this blog you like? Find all of our favorites on our Amazon Influencer page!
    Picture

    Bethany Clochard (@cascadiannomads) - influencer profile on Dealspotr
    dealspotr.com

    © Copyrighted Content
    Posts, words, photos or images from or featured on this blog may not be copied, reused or reproduced in any form without the prior express permission from the blog owner.

    The Doug

    The Fine Print
    For more on Cascadian Nomads privacy policy, advertising disclosure and responsibilities to our readers and visitors, click here.

Disclaimer
Cascadian Nomads are not veterinarians, behaviorists or animal trainers. Always consult with a veterinarian before starting or changing your pets exercise routine, before traveling with your pet, before changing your pets diet or before using any new pet products. Since all pets are unique individuals, consulting with a veterinarian, behaviorist or animal trainer about your pets specific needs is always recommended.
Disclosure
Every post  Cascadian Nomads publishes that is sponsored by a company or brand or obtained through an affiliation with a media network will contain a disclosure paragraph.  We do not use any affiliate links,  just regular links to a product or company website.  Cascadian Nomads only shares honest information that we feel is relevant to our readers whether a post is sponsored or not.
Privacy Policy
Cascadian Nomads does not share personal information with third-parties nor do we store information we collect about your visit to this blog for use other than to analyze content performance for marketing purposes. We do use cookies and add-ons, which you can turn off at anytime by modifying your Internet browser's settings or opt out of  add-ons. We are not responsible for the republishing of the content found on this blog on other Web sites or media without our permission. This privacy policy is subject to change without notice.
Copyrighted Content
Posts, words, photos or images from or featured on this blog may not be copied, reused or reproduced in any form without the prior express permission from the blog owner.

©2013-18
BethanyGO Designs


Cascadian Nomads Pet Adventure Blog: Budget pet adventure inspiration through stunning photography and amusing dog, cat, cockatoo and human stories.