SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2009
Happy Mastiff
At the time loving SriTong arrived at
Training SriTong was a challenging, yet rewarding task. Her loving nature made working with her a real joy.
Because of her lack of physical fitness the first phase of her training focused on building her stamina by taking her on several short walks during the day. Within the week she was able to walk for over 45 minutes without complaint. As the strolls around the city grew longer we were able to address her anxiety so that loud city noises and the presence of other dogs ceased to be a problem.
During her second week we were able to pour all the energy in the obedience exercises. Today, Sri Tong is a energetic and obedient dog. She is back home as a "Happy, healthy, balanced and loving dog."
SATURDAY, JUNE 13, 2009
SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009
Jorge Vega, Woof-Woof
Doggy Academy for the Big CityDuring his service time for the Colombian Armed Forces, Mr. Vega interest in dog behaviorism was radically boosted as he became a valued asset for the K-9 Unit Training Team. In 1991 Jorge Vega became a Working Dog trainer under the guidance of WUSV world champion Mr. Richard Flor. Until his relocation to New York City in 1999, Mr. Vega trained canines for drugs and explosives detection and personal protection. Among his prestigious clients were Avianca Airlines and the Colombian Armed Forces.
Mr. Vega recognizes that to treat dogs as human beings, home décor or fashion accessories is as unnatural, and unloving as putting a spouse on a leash. In fact, Martin Deeley, executive director of the International Association of Canine Professionals, said “People are treating their dogs like children and want them to be well-behaved like any member of the family would, but you can’t teach a dog like you teach a child,” as reported in a December 27th, 2007 New York Times Article. Expecting dogs to adopt human habits can only lead them to develop feelings of frustration, resulting on undesirable behaviors such as aggressive manners, excessive barking and destruction of house property as means to release mal-channeled energy.
Dogs are descendants of wolves, hence their genetic makeup is different from humans. In the wild, wolves function in a very tight hierarchical social structure. It is only natural for them to follow their pack leader. The same goes for dogs, instinctively they seek for your leadership and direction. To lead their way is to respect their nature. Mr. Vega understands that to shows respect, is also a demonstration of love.
Most recently, Mr. Vega founded Woof-Woof Doggy Education Academy, in order to provide Manhattan dog owners with customized training solutions, designed for the big city pets.
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