Silver Paws Professional Dog Training

Need Help With Your Dog's Behaviour?

Life is so much more pleasant with a well behaved dog!

Have you seen those dogs who respond willingly and instantly to their owners in any situation? Do you know the secrets?

First, let me explain my methods for training dogs. My bias involves using the least confrontational approach possible and advocate the use of positive reinforcement and negative punishment techniques. This includes the presentation of, or the withholding of, highly valued rewards to produce the results you are looking for. It may sound complicated, but using these methods help to increase your understanding of your dog and how you can communicate better with him.

One of the reasons for this method is that these techniques are effective and more forgiving than other techniques which involve physical corrections, as in the old school methods. I have found that the dog is more compliant when you are using positive methods for shaping and verbal communication.

This creates a relationship built on positive interaction and consistency and can often nip (pun intended) future behaviour issues in the bud, making learning quicker and redirect current undesired behaviours.

Using a balance of meaningful rewards, consistency and patience these techniques are humane and effective and help to build a proper canine/human relationship.

I have been a professional trainer for much longer than I care to admit, and one of the best rewards for me has been to see the pleasure that owners get from owning a well behaved and balanced dog that is welcomed by other people and dogs. In general, being a good citizen. (I have not seen in any bylaw or legislation that dogs cannot be considered a citizen, have you?)

Buy my book now! All this information and more on how to

Train Your Dog the Positive Way

CALL NOW! for information about Basic Obedience Dog Training classes at 36 Woodhaven Drive, SPRUCE GROVE.

Pre-registration is required. Call 780 868-0957. Space is limited to facilitate more one on one assistance!

Dog Tales - The Funnier Side of Dog Training: True stories (blogs) of dog training experiences. Mostly funny and sometimes heartwarming. Also stories of owning and operating my own Doggy Daycare.
Basic Dogs History: Basic History of Dogs
Leadership Rules: Leadership Rules
Breed Group Characteristics: Breed Groups and what is typical for them.
Positive Reinforcement or Negative Punishment Dog Training?: Positive Reinforcement training and how to implement it.
Training Tools, Techniques, Treats, Toys The 4 T's: Training tools, techniques and how to use them. Appropriate treats and toys for your dog.
Dog Problem Solving Techniques: Dog problem behaviors, like jumping, digging, barking, housetraining and how to solve them.
Sporting Dogs Group: Sporting Dogs Characteristics and Breed Information
Working Dog Breed Group: The Working Dogs Group
The Herding Dog Group: The Herding Group of dogs and their Characteristics.
Terrier Breed Group: The Terrier Breed Group
The Non-Sporting Breeds: The Non-Sporting Breeds and who is included in this group.
The Hounds.: The Hounds Group and what to expect from these breeds.
Toy Breeds Group: The Toy Breeds and what to be careful of.
Miscellaneous Dog Breeds Group: The Miscellaneous Dogs Breed Group
Great Places to Shop for Everything Dog: Great places to shop for everything you could need for your dog.
Testimonials: This is a page where I get to toot my own horn and show you what people think of my training methods and how well they work!
Train Your Dog the Positive Way: The newest dog training book with information and step by step instructions on how to train your dog.


Need Help With Your Dog's Behaviour? Life is so much more pleasant with a well behaved dog! Have you seen those dogs who respond willingly and instantly to their owners in any situation? Do you know the secrets? First, let me explain my methods for training dogs. My bias involves using the least confrontational approach possible and advocate the use of positive reinforcement and negative punishment techniques. This includes the presentation of, or the withholding of, highly valued rewards to produce the results you are looking for. It may sound complicated, but using these methods help to increase your understanding of your dog and how you can communicate better with him. One of the reasons for this method is that these techniques are effective and more forgiving than other techniques which involve physical corrections, as in the old school methods. I have found that the dog is more compliant when you are using positive methods for shaping and verbal communication. This creates a relationship built on positive interaction and consistency and can often nip (pun intended) future behaviour issues in the bud, making learning quicker and redirect current undesired behaviours. Using a balance of meaningful rewards, consistency and patience these techniques are humane and effective and help to build a proper canine/human relationship. I have been a professional trainer for much longer than I care to admit, and one of the best rewards for me has been to see the pleasure that owners get from owning a well behaved and balanced dog that is welcomed by other people and dogs. In general, being a good citizen. (I have not seen in any bylaw or legislation that dogs cannot be considered a citizen, have you?) Buy my book now! All this information and more on how to Train Your Dog the Positive Way CALL NOW! for information about Basic Obedience Dog Training classes at 36 Woodhaven Drive, SPRUCE GROVE. Pre-registration is required. Call 780 868-0957. Space is limited to facilitate more one on one assistance! Dog Tales - The Funnier Side of Dog Training True stories (blogs) of dog training experiences. Mostly funny and sometimes heartwarming. Also stories of owning and operating my own Doggy Daycare. Basic Dogs History Basic History of Dogs Leadership Rules Leadership Rules Breed Group Characteristics Breed Groups and what is typical for them. Positive Reinforcement or Negative Punishment Dog Training? Positive Reinforcement training and how to implement it. Training Tools, Techniques, Treats, Toys The 4 T's Training tools, techniques and how to use them. Appropriate treats and toys for your dog. Dog Problem Solving Techniques Dog problem behaviors, like jumping, digging, barking, housetraining and how to solve them. Sporting Dogs Group Sporting Dogs Characteristics and Breed Information Working Dog Breed Group The Working Dogs Group The Herding Dog Group The Herding Group of dogs and their Characteristics. Terrier Breed Group The Terrier Breed Group The Non-Sporting Breeds The Non-Sporting Breeds and who is included in this group. The Hounds. The Hounds Group and what to expect from these breeds. Toy Breeds Group The Toy Breeds and what to be careful of. Miscellaneous Dog Breeds Group The Miscellaneous Dogs Breed Group Great Places to Shop for Everything Dog Great places to shop for everything you could need for your dog. Testimonials This is a page where I get to toot my own horn and show you what people think of my training methods and how well they work! Train Your Dog the Positive Way The newest dog training book with information and step by step instructions on how to train your dog.	Home Dog Tales Blog Our History With Dogs Leadership Rules Breed Groups Reinforcement + or - The 4 T's Dog Problems? Sporting Dogs Working Dogs Herding Dogs Terriers! Non-Sporting Group Hounds Group Toy Breeds Misc.Dog Breeds Group Shopping For Your Dog Testimonials Train Your Dog.......Book [?]Subscribe To This Site