Dogly loves Richard because he brings an evangelist's spirit to how we can support our dogs to live their best, happiest lives.
Articles from Richard:
Feeding tube (Zoe) a session with Maggie Teaching a Level 1 "Stay" with Maggie Marker Say Whattt? Timing for Successful Reinforcement Live Support Group For Pet Parents and Their Dogs at Roadblocks in Force-free Training Tools of the Trade (force-free) Making the Cut Door Alarm DesensitizationRichard Gonzalez
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Richard Guides You
Puppies - Manners - Basic Training - New Dogs - Body Language - WalkingRichard is Certified
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-KA - KPA-Certified Training Partner - UW-Applied Animal Behavior - AKC-Canine Good Citizen - Puppy start right instructor - Petco dog trainer instructor (former) - Visual Communication (AA)Dogly loves Richard because he brings an evangelist's spirit to how we can support our dogs to live their best, happiest lives.
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My Mission
Hi Everyone! Welcome to The Domesticated Dog (THEDD) community here on Dogly. I am so happy you have chosen to be a part of our community. The THEDD community is a safe place for pet guardians and pet professionals to ask questions, network, and learn training technologies and philosophies. I first started learning positive reinforcement (R+) with dogs in January 2010. As a Wounded Service member undergoing medical recovery from wounds sustained in combat, I was introduced to service dogs and training. It was through my participation and learning with service dogs that I found my passion to educate dog guardians and their animals' by using humane training methods. Certifications include: University of WA -Applied Animal Behavior (UW-AAB) Karen Pryor Academy Graduate (KPA-CTP) The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainer -(CPDT-KA) AKC -Canine good citizen evaluator (AKC-CGC) Petco Lead Training Instructor Puppy Start Right Instructor (KPA)
The 101s of Behavior
Marker Say Whattt?
What are marker mechanics and home positions during training? Your need-to-knows to deliver reinforcement like a pro and set up your dog for learning success.
Making the Cut
How I prepare treats for training. Remember, the learner (your dog) is the one who decides what is reinforcing (aka which treats are valuable to them)!
Tools of the Trade (force-free)
My favorite tools that will help you communicate effectively and help you and your dog succeed in training.
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My In-Depth Series on Behavior
Feeding tube (Zoe)
Wonder how using a feeding tube with a puppy works? Watch as I learn from my vet.
Teaching a Level 1 "Stay" with Maggie
How to teach a Level 1 "Stay" -- watch 8-month-old Maggie learn it with me step by step.
Door Alarm Desensitization
Does your dog get anxious and anything but calm at the sound of the door alarm as you're leaving? Watch a training session with one of my clients as I take them through each step of door alarm desensitization!
Timing for Successful Reinforcement
How to get your timing just right with marking your dog's good behaviors to set both of you up for successful training. Practice timing & marking with me in this video!
