What if your Home was one Big Toilet?

That sounds harsh doesn’t it?  But to your new puppy that you are introducing to your home this summer that is pretty much what it is.  How is that new pup supposed to know where to go potty?  It is important to show them what pleases (and displeases) you in a calm and supportive manner to achieve the greatest success.

For example, many dogs trained to toilet on pads never quite get the idea of relieving themselves outside and become unreliable for the rest of their lives.  By teaching them to toilet on pads you are saying it is okay to go inside the house and there are dogs that don't even get the idea that they need to use the pads so continue to toilet all over the house…pads or no pads.

The idea is to achieve the desired result as smoothly and quickly as possible without a lot of mess and destruction of furniture.  Don’t blame your dog!  He does not know better.  Call on the services of professional dog trainer, Dennis Danskin.  He has been helping to toilet train your four-legged kids for decades in the Las Vegas area.  Call him today at (702) 327-4744.

Why I Don’t Believe in Clicker Training.

If you Google dog training, you are likely to see some well-meaning dog trainer using that annoying clicker.  Those who believe in clicker training are likely to believe in something called operant conditioning.  It goes back 80 years to B.F. Skinner and is based on rewards and punishments for a particular behavior.

I believe that –

1.  You must acknowledge love, joy, and sadness…they are not machines.

2.  We are not all simply controlled by our environment.

3.  Dogs are not just animals who respond only to yelling, poking, and prodding.

4.  Operant conditioning is cruel and ineffective.

You want a four-legged companion who loves to please you…NOT being terrified if he or she does not!  That is my goal.  I am Las Vegas dog trainer Dennis Danskin.  When you call me for a complimentary in-home visit, I will begin the bonding process that will turn your wild child into a valued member of your family.  Call me anytime at (702) 327-4744.   

Are Two Dogs Better than One?

It is a complicated question.  Depending on whom you ask you may get a different response.  You could start with one basic premise.  Two females are often (but not always) a bad mix.  Believe it or not, two females will tend to fight viciously with each other even more than two males.  Now there’s a hierarchy with which humans may not be familiar!

Adding a new puppy to the household with a dog that may have established its territory for a decade or more can be tricky.  Here are some steps you can take immediately –

1.  Put away the older dog’s chew toys

2.  Have places in your home where the two can get away from each other for a minute

3.  Have separate food dishes

4.  Make sure that all of your furry friends are up-to-date with their shots

Next, call Dennis Danskin.  That’s right, The Las Vegas area’s premier dog and puppy trainer.  He has seen every possible canine combination in his half century of dog training.  If you have more than one dog in your household make sure that you call in Dennis for a seamless transition.  Anywhere in the Las Vegas NV area just call (702) 327-4744.      

Don’t Criticize…Embrace!

You might be fascinated with an online survey by Kelton Research, involving about 1000 people.  It indicates that the status of dogs as family members is changing.  It appears that in the minds of the Americans who responded to the survey, dogs are becoming more important as family members, particularly as children.

For example, more than four out of five of those surveyed consider their dogs to be true family members, equal in status to children.  It appears that dogs have become such an important part of the family that 54% of Americans now consider themselves to be “parents” rather than “owners”.  It seems to occur the moment that the dog joins the family.

Here is what COULD happen in your household.  You adopt a four-legged child, then you let it rule the household by not having him or her properly trained.  They don’t come with an instruction manual, but there is Dennis Danskin.  Dennis is one of the nation’s premier dog trainers and he is right here in Las Vegas.  Call him today for a free no-obligation in-home visit at (702) 327-4744.      

Las Vegas May 2019

Las Vegas May 2019

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May is your last chance to enjoy some easy weather before the triple-digit heat of summer fully kicks in. The month is full of culinary festivals and big events. 

Is It Time to Meet Your Match?

No, this is not a dating site, it is about finding your best friend.  Now that spring has sprung in the Las Vegas area and the kids will be on vacation next month you may be thinking about adding a four-legged best friend to your household.  Your trek may well begin with visits to our area animal shelters.  How do you accomplish this task with so much riding on it?

Here are some tips –

1.  Start by observing the dog in its kennel from a distance.

2.  Now, walk up to the kennel and stand sideways in a very non-threatening posture.

3.  Then, calmly turn and face your boy or girl.

4.  Kneel down and talk happily to them.

5.  See if you can take the dog into a separate area and sit on a chair in the middle.

6.  Look for simple signs of training such as sit, stay, give paw, etc.

That leads us to the next point.  If you have found that perfect match at the kennel you can be sure that the work is not done yet.  The next, and most important step is to call Dennis Danskin for a free no-obligation in-home visit.  Dennis is Las Vegas’ premier dog trainer.  He will turn your newly adopted furry find into your best friend.  Call him anytime at (702) 327-4744.

Trust is What It’s All About.

If you can trust your four-legged child with someone who will teach it to be the best companion you could possibly have…that is everything!  Here are just some of the comments that Las Vegas area residents are making about Dennis Danskin.  Dennis is a noted area dog trainer who practices humane training methods.

Lucy said…”Dennis is truly the “dog whisperer”.  Lanikai said…”It was incredible to see the results just after one visit”.  Deb said…”Dennis has done wonders with my two little monsters”.  Merrie could not stop gushing.  In part she said…We had our initial consultation where he came to my home.  He was INCREDIBLY thorough and knowledgeable from all of his experience.

Drop the mic and pick up the phone!  This is just a small sample of the wonderful comments made about Las Vegas area dog trainer Dennis Danskin.  For more amazing stories visit trainhumane.net.  Dennis IS “the Las Vegas dog whisperer”.  He will turn your recalcitrant pooch into a model companion.  Give him a call at (702) 327-4744.