Karen Douglas - Dog Lover - Business Owner - Pet Advocate

ABOUT ME

Karen Douglas - Pet Trainer & coach

Force-free, fear-free trainer

Force Free dog training is a positive and humane approach that focuses on reinforcing desired behaviours using rewards and avoiding the use of punishment, pain, or coercion. This method emphasises building a positive relationship with the dog base don trust and understanding, rather than relying on fear on fear or intimidation.

To build better relationships between owners and dogs

My Mission

To support owners and their dogs

Owners and dogs have a great relationship and fun together

Dogs enjoy a happy, fulfilled life as members of a family

Dogs learn through fun, force-free, science-based training

Fewer dogs are rehomed or left at shelters

Owners enjoy living with their social, and well-mannered dogs

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My dog training philosophy

I'm a passionate advocate for modern science-based dog training methods using positive reinforcement. Using rewards such as treats or toys works extremely well. Your dog learns fast and will be keen and happy to do what you want him to do. I want to help you build a great relationship with your dog and for your dog to be well behaved because he wants to not because he’s afraid of the consequences if he doesn’t.

I am a vocal opponent of aversive, dominance-based training techniques, which may result in 'quick fixes' but I believe will ultimately cause more long-term harm than good while damaging the owner-dog relationship.

My first step in behaviour consultations is usually looking at ways we can set up the environment to prevent the dog from rehearsing the unwanted behaviour in the first place. Then we can identify what we want the dog to do instead, and train and reinforce the alternative behaviour.

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