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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
TheDomesticatedDog
Training Advocate
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-KA
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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?
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
2 minute read
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
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
2 minute read
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)
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
1 minute read
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)
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
1 minute read
Wonder how using a feeding tube with a puppy works? Watch as I learn from my vet.
Teaching a Level 1 "Stay" with Maggie
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
1 minute read
How to teach a Level 1 "Stay" -- watch 8-month-old Maggie learn it with me step by step.
Door Alarm Desensitization
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
1 minute read
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
Richard Gonzalez
Training Advocate
1 minute read
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!
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