Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
E-mail me at CanineHelp@aol.com or call 207-354-6488 to schedule an appointment. Click on the photo for a link to my facebook page.
2/6/11 ~ 6/19/14
G.G. and Minos are English bulldogs that belong to my sister. They are half siblings. (Sorry their breeder doesn't currently have a website but you can contact me FMI.)
4/2/2000 ~ 2/21/2010
Just me sharing my world of dogs in work and play. I do not whisper, I translate.
Be polite!
I do not mind sharing information from this site but please be courteous and give author credit to Marie Finnegan and K-9 Solutions Dog Training Inc. (And other authors listed on blog posts if applicable.) Thank you.
Search This Blog
Real training is about communication, not domination.
Offering private in home training and behavior consultations in Mid-Coast Maine
E-mail me at CanineHelp@aol.com or call 207-354-6488 to schedule an appointment. Click on the photo for a link to my facebook page.
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.
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.
Can't afford a trainer? Check out these site's for free advice:
Jack and Jenny
About the dogs that share our lives:
Jack, a.k.a Liberty's After The Frost, is a neutered male longcoat akita from Liberty Akitas. He was born 10/19/2004.
Jenny, a.k.a. Prone's That's My Girl RL1, is a spayed female pug we adopted from Pug Rescue of New England. She was born 1/23/06.
Jenny, a.k.a. Prone's That's My Girl RL1, is a spayed female pug we adopted from Pug Rescue of New England. She was born 1/23/06.
Zola a.k.a. "Poopy"
2/6/11 ~ 6/19/14
It is only when you know better that you can do better. Educate yourself!
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
G.G. and Minos
G.G. and Minos are English bulldogs that belong to my sister. They are half siblings. (Sorry their breeder doesn't currently have a website but you can contact me FMI.)
Blogs I read. Last updated 9/02/12.
- Bad Rap Blog
- Boogie's Blog
- Born To Track News
- FBRNetwork News
- Fearful Dogs Blog
- Frogdog Blog
- Gooddogz Training
- Lessons from and for 4 legs
- My Agile Cowdog
- Never Say Never Greyhounds
- Of Cows' Tails and Chewtoys
- ohmidog!
- Owned By Pugs
- Pawcurious
- Pedigree Dogs Exposed
- Retrieverman's Weblog
- Roscoe
- Save the pitbull, Save the world
- The Bark
- The Daily Puglet
- The Honest Kitchen
- The Loyal Biscuit
- The Macinator
- The Other End of the Leash
- The poodle and dog blog
- Tula Monster
- Whole Dog News
- Your Tracking Coach
Check out my other blog articles here:
Now also on Facebook!!
For More Info on K-9 Corrections:
"Training is not accomplished with brute force, but through understanding of the animal." Nickolai Pavlenkov ~ Russian Tiger Trainer
Positive does NOT equal permissive.
Reputable Breeder Links
Missy (Shur Paws Miss America)
4/2/2000 ~ 2/21/2010
Favorite websites
- Akita Rescue Western New York
- Akitas 4 U?
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- Boneheads Dog Walking
- Cindy McIntyre Images
- Deaf Dogs.org
- Dogs Deserve Better
- Downeast Dog News
- Fearful Dogs
- French Bulldog Rescue Network
- Green Mountain Pug Rescue
- Harbor Hounds LLC
- RawFed
- The Dog Whisperer Controversy
- The Loyal Biscuit Company
- The Truth about PETA
- The Wrong Puppy.org
- Tracking Club of Maine
- Turid Rugaas
- Unchain Your Dog.org
- United States War Dog Association
- VIP Fibers Dog Fur Yarns
- Yankee Clipper
Blog Archive
-
▼
2010
(170)
-
▼
August
(20)
- Lessons learned the hard way
- Cooper has a home
- A "stuff I am doing" update
- Wordless wednesday
- News flash: Pet care ain't free
- There is no honor among thieves
- It's the little things
- More Pit Bull Idiocy
- Things that make you go ewwww
- The word of the day was socialization
- Wordless Wednesday
- Walker makes a friend and my 1st razzy award
- A K-9 Corrections update
- Wordless Wednesday
- Support your local shelters!!
- Itchy dog
- A dog trainers version of the age old question
- Wordless Wednesday
- Jack is "The man"
- To war we go
-
▼
August
(20)
Local Veterinarian Hospitals
Followers
E-Mail me directly at:
CanineHelp@aol.com
5 comments:
This may well be the cutest thing I have ever seen. Seriously, I've gone into sugar shock. You've got some seriously photogenic (and squeezable) babies in your life!
Thanks. I know I'm lucky. As nice of a puppy as he was I was happy to give him back. They are alot of work and interfere with my sleep. LOL He'll be a great puppy for someone.
what a cute little dude!!!!
So precious, all three!
Man, is that how normal dogs play, lol? My dogs are SO rough with each other (and so loud that the neighbors must suspect we're running a dogfighting ring), but they always go back for more, so I think they must love it, lol!
Hannah,
I am always amazed at the variety of dog play styles. It is also neat to watch some dogs change theirs to accomadate a smaller dog or puppy.
Jack is sometimes vocal and sometimes not. I went to a seminar once that said the more vocal a dog is while playing the more stimulated they are. I think that is true with some dogs but not all.
Post a Comment