K-9 Solutions Dog Training, Inc.: The name game

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

The name game

As much griping as I have done about the AKC lately I am going to go ahead and get Jenny's PAL. (Purebred Alternative Listing) I have always registered my dogs so that I have the option of showing open to me. I figure someday I might have the time or inclination to get back in the ring. Since I also plan on doing some serious tracking with Jenny this year I might as well get the ball started. I like to be prepared.

One of the fun things is chosing a name for the registration forms. Since Jenny is from rescue I would like to use PRoNE in place of the kennel name. PRoNE stands for Pug Rescue of New England. This way if I indeed ever get some sort of title on her, rescue could use her as an example for future potential adopters. Everybody wins.

So I have 25 spaces available for the name with 5 already taken. Example: something like PRoNE's Gotta Have Faith. She was named by my son and he chose the name Jenny because she is Forrest Gumps girlfriend in the movie Forrest Gump. So something related to that is a possibility. Also something related to her having a great nose. She also likes to eat anything and everything. My husband suggested PRoNE's likes to eat the poo, but I don't think that is exactly appropriate. (tho I find it quite funny) In her off time you can see she is quite the couch potato. (or is that a curtain potato in this case?)

Feel free to suggest names. I would appreciate the help. The final submission will need to pass approval by my son since she is his dog. I will be sure to keep everyone posted on what we decide.

3 comments:

Hannah said...: Just off the top of my head:

PRoNE's Make Me a Bird
PRoNE's Box of Chocolates

:]; March 24, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Marie said...: Nice! :-)

I forgot to say we are all also very into Red Sox baseball here too. Just more food for thought.

Thanks!; March 24, 2009 at 9:46 PM
Never Say Never Greyhounds said...: I like the PRoNE idea!

Prone's Bubba Gump Shrimp

That's all I've got.

Jen; March 25, 2009 at 1:53 PM

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My Story

In 1992, after serving for 6 years in the United States Marine Corps, I decided to settle down in my hometown in Mid-Coast Maine. I got my first dog, (as a bona-fide adult) an akita, and joined the local kennel club. I also joined akita rescue and learned alot about the breed. In turn I began helping educate others. This taught me how important training is for ALL dogs. Thus began my (unofficial) foray into the world of dog training.

I worked for a few years at a local veterinarians office and then began working at our local humane society. While there I saw many dogs being given up for simple training issues. About that time the kennel club began looking for a new trainer to teach group obedience classes. I decided I might be able to handle that challenge once I had more official training of my own.

MY TRAINING:

I found an excellent trainer to mentor with and in October of 2001 after a year of hands on training and study I completed my apprenticeship under Lloyd Williams of Bear Brook Kennels. During that apprenticeship, in addition to learning all the basics, I got to assist in the training of police dogs in narcotics, tracking and cadaver dogs with the medical examiners office.

Not only did I learn how to be a dog trainer, more importantly, I learned how to teach owners how they could communicate more effectively with their dogs. I consider that training just the beginning in my canine education. I continue to attend seminars and keep current through reading about recent advancements in dog training methods. I am a former member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

My training was sponsored by The Humane Society of Knox County and The Mid-Coast Kennel Club of Maine.

MY METHODS:

I use positive reinforcement methods whenever possible during training sessions. Positive reinforcement helps make the training experience more enjoyable for both the dog and owner, producing a better learning environment. I also utilize hand signals in my training which is very useful with deaf dogs as well as hearing ones. My methods include lure/reward and marker training. (with or without a clicker depending on owner preference)

MY GOALS:

My goal in training is to help pet owners develop a better relationship with their dogs. Many times that includes teaching about canine communication and behavior. I also like to help dogs stay out of the shelters and in their homes whenever possible. Training for those unruly dogs can make that a reality for some families.

MY OTHER JOBS:

I am currently the trainer for the HSKC's K-9 Corrections program. I also work as a receptionist at a local veterinary hospital.

MY FAMILY:

I am happily married and the mother of two fabulous children.

Dog Training and Behavior Seminars Attended

11-09 Self Control and Focus Games with Dee Ganley CPDT/CABC/CDBC
6-09 Dog to Dog Aggression with Patricia McConnell PhD
7-08 Debunking the Dominance Myth in Training with Jean Donaldson
6-08 PitBull Education Seminar with Drayton Michaels
3-08 Aggression and Canine Compulsion Disorders with Dr. Nicholas Dodman
4-07 How to Talk Dog with Sarah Kalnajs
6-06 Understanding Canine Body Language with Trish King
4-06 Aggression in Dogs 2 Day Seminar with Brenda Aloff
10-05 Play with Me and Feisty Fidos with Pia Silvani CPDT,CABC
2005 Canine Communication, Meet your Match and and Intro to "Safer" Training with Emily Weiss PhD