Services
All puppies and dogs are taught with the clicker training method, using food treats as a primary reinforcer until new behaviors are fluent and performed upon request in a wide variety of settings and with distractions. At this time, the clicker is no longer needed and then a Random schedule of treat delivery is employed, to keep the dog motivated and working until he gets “paid again.” Dogs do what works for them, and if they are getting paid, they will work! A clicker is a small plastic box you can hold in your hand; it makes a noise like a cricket when you press a metal tab. Clicker training has been around for years, but has become enormously popular since the 1970s, when author Karen Pryor began writing about it. It is now used in all fields of dog training. It goes like this: Rocky, sit. Rocky sits= immediate click= immediate treat delivery (every time behavior is requested and performed). This is classical conditioning; Rocky comes to realize that click=treat and that even better, realizes that behavior =click=treat. Dogs begin to offer behaviors to make the click happen. Clicker trained dogs are very motivated and attentive, and sometimes very creative! All my clients are loving this method of training, no holds barred!
Good Manners Program
My main area of expertise is a 7-weeks Good Manners Program that teaches a variety of foundation behaviors for puppies, and dogs of all ages, that have had no training or have very poor manners. Mainly, this happens in a private setting at the clients` home, giving great flexibility as to where we can work. Group classes are offered at Rainwood Kennels. Topics covered:
- Attention
- Sit
- Down
- Stay
- Recall
- Wait at doors
- Leave it
- Touch
- Go to Bed
- Polite Greetings
- Control Puppy Mouthiness
A nice step forward would be to certify your dog as an AKC Canine Good Citizen, for which I am an approved Evaluator.
As well, Graduates can go on to Good Manners Level Two.
Behavior Modification
Consults on Housetraining and Crate training.
Behavior Modification for a variety of common problems:
- jumping up
- pulling on leash
- lack of attention
- counter surfing
- pushiness
- resource guarding where no bites have occurred
- barking
- fearfulness
- fear-related aggression where no bites have occurred
- fence running
- escape problems
See more about classes for Dog Training Newark DE
Dog Training Newark DE
Look What I Can Do offers dog training for the following areas:
All communities within 25 mile radius of 6 Woodview Lane including Bear DE, Newark DE, North East MD, Elkton MD, Oxford PA , New London PA, Nottingham PA, Jennersville PA, Lincoln University PA, Hockessin DE, Cecil County MD, Havre de Grace MD, Bel Air MD.
TESTIMONIALS
Iko and Cuda Bear Puppies
What a great class! We learned so much! We learned how to sit, lay down, walk on a leash, come when called, and so many other things! Thanks Leslie!
- Iko and Cuda Bear
Minature Australian Puppies
6 Months OldNewly received, a survey from Grads of Look What I Can Do! last Good Manners session at Pet Wellness Center. The puppy in question was gorgeous Great Dane, from Conowingo MD; he did wonderfully iin the Class. From the survey: Training goals met? Very much so. Liked best about the program? The instruction methods and the instructor! Liked least about the program? Nothing. Miss going. Looking forward to next classes. Improvements in client interactions? Interaction was great! Would you recommend? 10x yes. Improve the program? Grow- more classes. The most important thing YOU learned? How to deal with my puppy and how to not teach him bad things!
Indeed Look What I Can Do! is growing, adding classes and continuing to make fun and effictive learning for the dog AND the human and # 1 priority.
ANOTHER CLIENT SURVEY
This survey comes from Lori Payne of Charlestown MD, proud owner of Hannah, long-haired Daschund. Hannah was adorable and I looked forward to working with her every week, as I do all my other furry friends of course. That is why I love my job! The clients are pretty good too! Lori stated that "my training goals were definitely met and exceeded. Hannah has shown a great improvement." Like best about Good Manners Program: "I like how Hannah was taught at her own pace. Leslie had so much patience with her and always had great ideas on something new to do with her, or a new way of teaching her things." LIKED LEAST? " I enjoyed the entire program." Regarding client interactions, Lori said,"I believe there is nothing that could be improved, Leslie was wonderful with Hannah and myself." RECOMMEND? " I would recommend this training to anyone." THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU LEARNED? " I learned how to handle Hannah`s fears outside and how to show her to learn new things. I learned how to generally to get Hannah to pay attention to me and that is what I needed." I really appreciate clients returning the surveys; it is especially helpful to see areas in which I can improve.
