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As long as I can remember I’ve always been a dog lover. But it took me 31 years, countless foster dogs and moving from Germany to Hawaii to get my first dog Bonnie, a Shar Pei-Pit Bull mix. Two years later she was joined by Bo, a Great Dane-Boxer Mix. Hawaii Dog Trainers
Even so I thought I am a “dog person” and therefore had collected lots of experiences, Bonnie and Bo weren’t easy from the beginning. By the time they were six months old, they both gone through three different families and ended up in an animal shelter.
From the beginning I did not believe in the conventional wisdom of domination-based training. Because of that I chose the second most popular option of ‘positive reinforcement’. Unfortunately the limitations of this technique also provided disappointing results.
For example Bonnie regularly disappeared in the jungle. To that time I believed she were following her predatory instincts and as a result of that was refusing to return. A natural hunter focused on its prey will never listen to you, right?
Wrong! Hawaii Dog Training and Dog Trainers Hawaii
Indeed too many experts and novices are basing their approach around long-standing prejudices. They want us to believe that we should treat dogs like “animals” instead of intelligent beings, worthy of respect and recognition.
Resistance will not result in a harmonic relationship and leaves no room to build trust. Trust is the foundation of all relationships.
I experienced first hand, that I left my dogs with no choices and my behavior created their reactions. Hunting instinct, aggression, insecurity, procrastination, avoidance are not canine or breed-specific issues, but a friend waiting to be understood. Dogs do not have to learn to be social. But I had to learn – how to lead. With the help of Ulv Philipper, I was able to identify and remove false beliefs, to overcome my vulnerable topics that I have picked up along the way. As a result I was able to live up to my values.
If I am not convinced about myself, how could my dogs be?
Sharing my experiences and expertise with other dog owners and be able to witness how their lives improve, is the main reason I have started SUNSHINE DOGS HAWAII. Above all I would love for everyone to be able to experience a truly deep bond with their dog. Best friends are not established through obedience training. Hawaii Dog Trainers, Dog Training Hawaii
I love seeing people reconnecting with their dogs. As a team they are encountering their freedom back and will be prepared for any new adventures in the future.
Let’s start your journey together …
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