I began my training career the same way many dog trainers did.  I started Military training and then Police dog training.  Although i learned a great deal, I was not convinced nor was i satisfied with that type of training technique.  One of the things I didn't like was the use of harsh training methods.  The harder you pulled the dog, he would eventually learn what you wanted him to do.  PROBLEM:  Dogs learn to fear the trainer and often depending on the training would view outsiders as a protential problem and turn to fear and or aggression.  It didn't work on shy insecure dogs either.  It took my patrol dog to make me smart and decide to develop my own style of training using the dogs energy and learning how that dog would develop in a pack and how the pack leader would treat that dog.  I had to learn to be a secure and confident leader without being a bully.  Then there was the idea of a good pack leader as opposed to a bad pack leader.  I learned how to apply the correct amount of pressure to the right spots on the dogs body to obtained the correct results from the dog without stress, fight or flight from the dog.  I learned how to become a good human pack leader as opposed to a bad, insecure or aggressive pack leader.

I use energy and applied pressure to the dogs body to obtain the correct result and the dogs willingness to submit to me without pressure, fight or pinning the dog.  This is a lasting method because the dog actually teaches himself under my guidance and direction.  Once the dog understands this phase of training I can easily transfer this method to the owners.  Since I developed this method, you will find the trainers I have trained using this method.  It is not the common way trainers train.  I believe most trainers do not know how to train the dog without using food, clicker or harsh treatment to obtain stress free results This method is extremely effective on behavior modification dogs as well.  THE CORRECT PRESSURE APPLIED AT THE CORRECT MOMENT IN THE CORRECT SPOT WILL OBTAIN THE CORRECT RESULTS WITHOUT STRESS TO YOUR DOG.  After over 39 years perfecting this method, I have training down to a science.  Allow me to show you and your dog how to train as a team.  This method has been extremely successful with my bomb, narcotic, bed bug, protection and termite trained dogs.

TRAIN THE MIND AND THE BODY WILL FOLLOW.

Hudson Valley K9 Academy gets award for pet training

PINE BUSH - The Hudson Valley K9 Academy has been selected for the 2009 Best of Pine Bush Award in the Pet Training category by the U.S. Commerce Association.
Bob Conklin of Pine Bush, owner of the Hudson Valley K9 Academy, provides services, including training for dogs with behavior issues, obedience training, personal protection, puppy classes, and explosive, narcotic, bed-bug and termite-detection dog training.
Each year, the U.S. Commerce Association identifies companies they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their community and business category. These local companies enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers

On today's walk with Ostara, we were walking around town, passed pedestrians, children laughing, bikes, motorcycles, a lawnmower, basketball players, and another dog.  We walked up and down Broad Street (the main drag), then down again on the opposite side of the street.  All along the way, we received smiles (well, actually, the DOG got the smiles- Stephania and I were invisible for the most part- lol).  As we continued walking along, we came upon a lady who was sitting outside eating her lunch.  She said, "I am glad you came back this way- I watched you walk all the way up the street and back this way, and I have to compliment you on having such a well behaved dog!  It was such a pleasure to watch!  I wish my dog was like that!"  (I told her about you, of course, & gave her your web address) .

THEN... we went to the vet for a follow up visit.  She saw him last about 5-6 weeks ago.  The vet was very pleased with her good behavior- Ostara didn't bark, was not nervous in the least, received her vaccination without any problem at all- she even kissed the vet's face!  He said she is a different dog.  When we left, he said, "Great job, keep up the good work!"

Stephania and I were so happy, and I could not wait till Saturday to tell you. 

Attached is a picture of Ostara on her walk today-See you 11am Saturday!  Thanks for your great training advice!  -Sylvia

                                                     

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