GEM METHOD OF DOG TRAINING tm

1)               Different tones of voice  (when to motivate a dog and when to use subtle even tones)

2)               Different body language (No alpha positioning, just clear leadership role)

3)               Consistency in training and repetition of exercises until each dog understands immediately what the owner is asking

4)               Timing of praise, commands and accountability from the dog

5)               Different channel selections or levels for each dog

6)               Food to teach some dogs initially for motivation or to show a requested position

7)               Perception in understanding at the very first consultation which tools to use for that individual dog and owner

8)               Expertise in inherited breed characteristics and how they apply to teaching each individual dog

9)              Truly the non force method of Electronic Collar Training-no punishment or negative “reaction” from trainer or owner

10)            Taking the time necessary to teach each dog at its comfort level and not pushing too fast before owner and dog understand the training

11)             Patience and intuitive knack of understanding each individual owner and how best to teach them, plus gentle enthusiastic support for owner and dog

12)             Most dogs are worked with for 5 private lessons, then integrated into group training, if available or desired

13)             We teach new commands by showing the dog first, and then applying the Communication collar once the dog understands the command

14)             We learn to “tap” simultaneously when the command is given, rather than tapping when the dog does not do as it is asked

15)             We use the collar as an attention getter, a reminder, a prompt, a cue, or even a reinforcement once the foundation training is solid

16)             GEM works great for reshaping OCD or ADD behaviors by interrupting the brain patterns first to get attention, then to focus the dog on desired behaviors. This of course, saves many owners from extreme frustration, as well as saving many dogs from the possibility of euthanasia.

17)            This method is taught to trainers in one week courses.

18)             This method is taught to dog owners in a package of 5 lessons.  Restrictions may apply, depending upon each dog and owner.  There may be a need for more lessons with some dogs.

If I use all these skills, dogs absolutely love the collar; quite often because they are now allowed more freedom and receive much more even toned praise from their owners. The training is more effective than using just traditional training, so that as owners and dogs progress more quickly, the bond between owner and dog becomes so much stronger.  Owners also remain more motivated to work with their dogs as the progress in training moves so much quicker with less frustration. Don't be fooled by other training methods that also call their method "communication".  Most of these trainers use the collar as a negative and therefore, are only using about 5% of the collar's ability.  Train your dog the common sense way!

Some Commands We Teach Companion Dogs:

1)                  Come when called off and on leash

2)                  Sit Stay

3)                  Down Stay (for up to one hour)

4)                  Quiet (for excessive barking

5)                  Leave It (when dog is getting into things we do not wish, ,      digging or other unwanted behavior)

6)                  Place

7)                  Loose Leash Walking, followed by Heel

8)                  Retrieves

9)                  Off for jumping problems

10)              Wait (at the door rather than barging through)

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