Lingo Dog Training employs reward-based positive reinforcement techniques that have been scientifically proven as the most effective, efficient, and humane methods for dog training.
The certification and training equipment include the following:
- Certifications:
- Graduate of The School of Dog Training at The Anti-Cruelty Society in Chicago
- Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College
- Member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers
- Job Title: Head Dog Training Instructor
Training Equipment:
reward marker/clicker, harness, front-clip harness, head halter, flat buckle collar, treats
The training philosophy is centered around making the training experience enjoyable for both dogs and their owners. The approach is based on the science of canine and mammal learning, focusing on rewarding behaviors that are desirable and incompatible with those that are not. This not only improves the relationship between the dog and its owner but also enhances the interactions between the dog and others in the community.
The training methods strictly avoid any tools or techniques that involve pain, fear, or force. As Steve Dale aptly put it, using pain to train a dog is akin to using a nuclear weapon to weed a garden—catastrophic collateral damage is inevitable. Positive reinforcement training is the most effective and supportive approach for animals to learn and adapt their behavior, rendering it unnecessary to resort to any other technique.
The Head Dog Training Instructor has over a decade of combined experience teaching and assisting in agility, obedience, advanced obedience, Rally, and trick classes, and continues to compete and earn titles with their own dogs in both American Kennel Club and Canine Performance Events venues. Moreover, with over 12 years of experience as a veterinary technician primarily in emergency medicine, they bring a wealth of practical knowledge to their training methods.
Lingo Dog Training serves the community of Fairfield, Iowa, with a commitment to excellence in dog training using proven, science-based positive reinforcement techniques.
