we 2 24 — Sunday. December 27, 1998 — North Share News thar not all canine tramers are é Seay oy ors j yor ft ___ PETS Good trainers train you te that have been mide ins the able to prove it. They shed be train your de should also be held in an envi TP somedtinag Vout aut Wt, created equai Tye beard absolute horror Monies about methods used ro show a dog “who's in charge,” from starving it for seven days to hanging adog ona coat hook by its collar. The formal waning of dogs te perform structured exercises was developed in’ Germans, canine connection heonsed, insured, and: amember of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog ‘Hrainers. Good trainers don’t nung at lif vou drop an unannounced to observe a class, The waining stile should: involve a humane, positive motivagonal style where the human-canine relationship is improved. With all the advances understanding of canine behav iour, there is absolutely no rea son to treat or train a dog inhu manely. A class size of about tive dogs to ong instructor is small enough to allow for indeidual attention, vet hrge enough to accommo: date controlled, fim class interac tion when possible. Classes ronment which is both practical tor leaning and comfortable. A goal cainer will ain vou to crit your dog, and will always be willing to adjust a training method to suit the dog and the training exercise. If something isn't working, they should) be able to find a new appreach. fast but not leas, follow doesi’t feel or sound: appropa dic, question) it or etd second opinion — Joan Khache tthe owner of Serra PACK Leaders KY Trating. Write tw ber atthe North Shore News, 1139 Lonsdale Arve. North Viaicauver, BC, VOM 24. Or e-mail ler at