There is no official regulation when it comes to dog training. That means anyone can call themselves a dog trainer, whether they’ve taken pains to educate themselves or not. If someone has the gall to call themselves a professional dog trainer without bothering to put in the work to get certified, you can bet they’ll have the arrogance to call your dog “a hopeless case” when they can’t figure out how to solve a behavioral issue.
Alamo Dog Training in San Antonio, Texas is different.
At Alamo Dog Training, we don’t take on cases unless we are sure we can provide a satisfactory outcome. Our trainers have studied canine history and training methodology through the ages. We’ve spent more hours than we can count reading about canine psychology, behavior, and evolution. Only after passing a series of written exams and demonstrating that we can put our knowledge to use in a practical setting do we receive our certification from Canine Trade Group.
We pre-screen our clients and get a full case history, as well as a medical history, before we even consider training. We don’t believe in putting our reputation or our client’s hopes on the line without first doing our due diligence.
Here are a few reasons why dogs are often labeled as hopeless cases—and why that label is entirely unfounded.
- Aggression Issues
There is nothing scarier than seeing aggressive behavior from your dog. It’s always best to catch this behavior as early as possible. Give us a call the moment your dog snaps, growls, or lunges. Even if you wait to seek help, proper in-home training can likely manage your dog’s aggression.
We work to discover your dog’s behavioral trigger, then take the training back to basics. This helps to define your role as the leader of the household, build your dog’s confidence, and reestablish trust between you and your pup. We also believe in staying in touch with your veterinarian to ensure there are no underlying health issues.
- Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety can rear its head in many ways. Your dog may be scratching, barking, chewing, or whining while you’re away. If your neighbors are on your case about your anxious dog, you may be experiencing extra pressure.
We work to establish a structured routine, training, and methods that help your dog feel secure and confident that you will return to them. We help you understand the dog’s point of view. For example, did you know that dogs cannot understand retroactive punishment? In other words, if you shout at your dog because they tore a pillow while you were away, they can’t make the connection.
- Failure to Housetrain
Understandably, dog owners want this problem solved as quickly as possible. There seems to be the idea that if a dog doesn’t learn where, when, and how to use the bathroom at an early age they never will. That’s simply untrue.
We can show you techniques to keep your pup from making a mess on the floor (or your clothes), whether they are ten months or ten years old.
If a trainer has told you to give up on your dog because they’re a hopeless case, get a second opinion. Call the professional and certified in-home dog trainers at Alamo Dog Training in San Antonio to schedule an in-home consultation today.
E-mail us through the contact form or give us a call at 210.890.3470.