Training Philosophy
A good agility dog is inspirational to watch. It is obvious he wants to work and must repond instantaneously to
direction. The older, traditional methods of training dogs to obey commands often used correction, force and reprimand. No
wonder so many dogs trained this way lacked enthusiasm in their work, if they worked at all. Precision Chaos combines the
newer Positive Reinforcement method of training with a unique style of “Play” training that has been so successful in
training agility dogs. We apply the same method for our General Training of the companion dog as well! The goal is creating
not only a dog that simply “obeys” its owner, but a companion who is willing and eager to be a working partner.
Want To Know More
“Why would my dog want to do that?”
“How long does it take to train a dog to play frisbee or ball? And how does he learn this so quickly
Seriously consider the above questions
Premise
Training is a compilation of games one plays with their dog. This approach is easy for the human and
creates an attentive student of the dog!
Philosophy
Looking at life from the dog’s point of view allows the owner to better understand his job as a trainer
and partner.
To achieve ultimate success in training a dog, the owner must be the center of his dog’s universe. He
must be a fair but definitive pack leader, the food provider, and most fun and interesting being. The
owner should be the vehicle through which all good things for doge are obtained.
Method
Positive training shows a dog what TO do, rather than relying on corrections to tell a dog what NOT to
do.
Treats and toys are used as “Incentives/Motivators”; first to gain the dogs focus, then used as an aide
to show the dog what behavior is wanted and finally as a reward for the dog’s compliance.
Behaviors (dog’s reactions to acommand) are trained as individual, fun, rewarding games. They are
then applied as a “rule” in regular play activity. Gradually more rules are added to create more
interesting and fun “games” one plays with their dog. Yes! “Come” and “Heel” are games.
Goals
First consideration in all Precision Chaos Classes is for both the dog and handler to have fun.
Dogs, as people, respond and learn more quickly if the learning is interesting. We feel students are more apt to
commit to their dog’s training if they are enjoying it themselves.
Primary focus is twofold: 1) assisting students in developing a closer working bond with their dogs and 2)
training our students to becomje more effective trainers for their dogs.
Training Classes
General Training for Companion Dogs
A happy working dog is a delight to watch and is a more reliable worker.
People who watch agility are always surprised at how much fun the dogs are having and impressed at how well
trained they are.
Precision Chaos is excited to offer general training classes for companion dogs using the same philosophy of
motication and play as in agility classes.
Focus in all classes is to develop the enthusiastic working attitude in both handler and dog.
Training is available as Private Lessons or Group Classes.
Puppy Classes
Puppy learning starts the day you bring “Puppy” home. By postponing training one is inadvertently training bad habits and independence by
virtue of default. The basics of obedience as well as a reliable recall off leash can be achieved by the time the pup is about 6 months old!
The goal of Precision Chaos is to assist students in establishing a positive training platfor for the puppies for all their future training.
Classes are disigned to be undemanding and low stress while students spend quality time bonding with their puppies. Puppies are discourage
from playing with each other in class; class is owner/puppy play time.
Students are enlightened how to use play as the base for training and the use of treats and toys as trining aides. Classes address obtaining a
puppy’s focus, leash training, as well ass fundamentals of basic obedience.
METHOD: Specific behaviors (as “sit”, “stay”) are trained as games. When combined with regular play (chasing a ball, tugging a toy) the
behavior becomes a “rule” of a new, exciting game Puppy wants to play.
This sets precedence of “training” being fun, so Puppy looks forward to his training sessions with his owner.
Motivational Training Classes
Designed for the “past puppydom” age, the same methods are applied as in our Puppy Classes but with more complex training and exploration of motivation. Precision Chaos specifically addresses the students’ approach to training to assist them to become more effective trainers for their dogs:
- being more aware of your dog
- becoming a more interesting partner to your dog
- being a more active participant in your dog’s training
- developing better communication skills with your dog
Students initially learn how to use “Incentives/Motivators” to obtain and keep the dog’s focus so training is possible. In addition to basic obedience, several useful behaviors are trained which are used for agility dogs. Particular emphasis is given to reliable recalls. Behaviors are combined with play for bonding and creating the responsive working relationship we all desire in our dog companions. This class is excellent as a “pre-agility” training class!