Dandridge, TN
Heinz Lauer
Heinz Lauer has been an animal lover all his life. As a young boy he helped out in a pet store, cleaning cages as well as feeding and caring for the animals. From thereon he had hamsters, dogs, fish, cats and again dogs.
On a sunny day in 2008 his wife called to tell him that she'd bring a dog home (in addition to their four cats). A four month young puppy was abandoned by his owner and run into his wife's store. This is where his dog training live started.
Training Philosophy
Positive Reinforcement Training
Services
- Kinder Puppy Training
4 one-hour Sessions
Prerequisite: None
$475
KINDERPUPPY - dogs up to 6 months of age.The fundamentals of Basic Obedience Training like sit, down, come, stay and loose leash walking are taught. Puppy behavior issues like nipping, house training, crate training basics, socialization etc. will be explained and discussed. - Basic Obedience Training
4 one-hour Sessions
Prerequisite: None
$475
BASIC OBEDIENCE - dogs 6 months and older - This class trains and educates dogs who can focus for extended periods of time.Dogs will learn sit, down, stay, come and leave it. Walking on a loose leash without pulling, and distance from the handler is added to all stays and recalls. Discussion includes socializing, spay/neuter, jumping, destructiveness, handling, feeding, barking etc. as well as adolescent and individual problem areas. - Advanced Obedience Training
4 one-hour Sessions
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Training
$475
ADVANCED OBEDIENCE - for dogs that have complete Basic Obedience - Hand signals, working with distractions, about turns and automatic sits when you stop are just a few of the topics to be covered. Builds on obedience behaviors learned in Basic Obedience. - Clicker Training
4 one-hour Sessions
Prerequisite: None
$475
CLICKER TRAINING for dogs is a method of teaching your dog new skills or behaviors using a clicker and positive reinforcement. A clicker is a small device that makes a clicking sound when you press it. The sound acts as a marker that tells your dog exactly what they did right and that a reward is coming. Clicker training is based on the science of animal learning, which shows that rewarded behaviors are more likely to be repeated. Clicker training can make training your dog more fun, effective, and humane. - Therapy Dog Training
4 one-hour Sessions
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Training
$475
THERAPY TRAINING for dogs is a process of teaching your dog to provide comfort and support to people in settings such as schools, hospitals, and nursing homes. Therapy dogs are not service dogs, who perform specific tasks for people with physical disabilities, or emotional support dogs, who require a prescription from a mental health or health care professional. - Emotional Support Dog Training
4 one-hour Sessions
Prerequisite: Basic Obedience Training
$475
EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TRAINING for dogs is a process of teaching your dog to provide comfort and support to you or someone else who has a mental or emotional disability. Emotional support dogs are not the same as service dogs, who perform specific tasks for people with physical disabilities, or therapy dogs, who visit different facilities to offer comfort to various people. Emotional support dogs only need to be well-behaved and affectionate, and they do not require any special training by law. However, some voluntary training can help your dog become more obedient, sociable, and responsive to your needs.
$100 Discount when two courses are booked together!
Certifications
Basic Dog Obedience course from the Leerburg University, the Dog Behavior & Training Course from the International Open Academy, the Dog Emotion and Cognition course by Duke University, Canine Communication Certification from the New Skills Academy, SIRIUS Dog Trainer Course by the Dunbar Academy
Specializations
Puppy Training, Basic Obedience Training, Advanced Obedience Training, Clicker Training, Therapy Dog Training, Emotional Support Dog Training
Training Methods
Positive Reinforcement Training, Clicker Training
Customer Reviews
Heinz is a wonderful trainer. He took my Gustav under his wing. His ability to work with any breed is bar none. I would recommend Heinz as a trainer to all of my family and friends. For all your training needs trust in Heinz to get your pet where they need to be!
Matt W.
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We've got the answers for your questions
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All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
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Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
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