Canine Cognition & Training

Sharing life with a dog can be one of life's richer experiences. To keep the human-canine relationship of love and companionship a happy one, dogs must learn to live in our human world. For this to be successful, they must be good canine citizens. At For Pits' Sake™, we specialize in the relationship between people and their dogs as well as responsible dog ownership. We believe that dog owners should bear responsibility for the actions and behavior of their dogs.

Responsible ownership involves ALL facets of your dog's life: providing for emotional and physical well-being and health; providing necessary sustenance and medical attention and prevention; providing socialization and training to allow him to be comfortable in public situations. This is a responsibility that needs to be taken seriously... because every irresponsible owner's actions (or, more likely, INactions) effects how ALL of our dogs are viewed by society.

At For Pits' Sake™, our primary objective and basic training philosophy is to help dogs and their owners maintain a balanced relationship. We do this by providing a way for open communication based on a sound working understanding between you and your dog. For Pits' Sake? training methods are highly motivational. We don't just teach you what to do, we also teach you why you do it. It is our belief that the dog should perform for his Master out of love and respect, not fear. Training should be a fun and enjoyable experience for both the dog and the owner.

We offer group, private and in-kennel classes and all training has the goal of first command response. Training is taught using a combination of obedience training and behavior modification techniques. The relationship between each dog and it's handler is unique, therefore, our methods are tailored to each individual dog. For Pits' Sake™ offers the following group and individual classes: Puppy, Basic and Advanced Obedience, AKC Obedience, Tracking, Field and Hunting Dog, Assistance Dog, Animal-Assisted-Therapy, Schutzhund, Ring, Police Dog, and Search and Rescue. In addition, we specialize in behavior modification and aggression.

As the famous quote says, "He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion."

We at For Pits' Sake™ are committed to making a difference in the human-canine relationship and will help you create a bond that will last a lifetime. For more information or if you have questions, Click HERE to contact us.

 

A FINAL NOTE: If you cannot, or are not willing to, invest the time and effort necessary to effectively socialize, train and care for your dog for it's ENTIRE lifetime -
PLEASE DO NOT GET A DOG!!

 

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Dog Training Linkss

• Operant and Classical Conditioning
• Book Review of "The Inner Game of Work"
• Animal Behavior Resources Institute
• The Use Of Shock Collars
• Confusing Consequences
• Clicker Solutions
• Working Dogs Article Archive
• The Relationship You Want With Your Dog
• Northwest K9 Reading Room
• Ask The Trainer-Hunting Dogs
• Dr. P's Dog Training Articles
• Flying Dog Press Training Articles
• DogTime Behavior Articles
• Two-Way Symbolic Communication with Canines

Responsible Dog Ownership Links:

• Responsible Dog Ownership-It's more than just being kind to your dog
• What is Responsible Dog Ownership?