EP 14: What is the Lima Hierarchy?

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Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks today about the Lima Hierarchy!  Have you ever heard of it before?  Well, most people haven’t.  According to the CCPDT website, “LIMA describes a trainer or behavior consultant who uses the least intrusive, minimally aversive strategy out of a set of humane and effective tactics likely to succeed in achieving a training or behavior change objective. LIMA adherence also requires consultants to be adequately educated and skilled in order to ensure that the least intrusive and aversive procedure is used.” So come join Megan today as she teaches you her approach to training and deep dives into each level of the pyramid to give you real-life examples and how to help your dog achieve the desired behavior by giving them alternative skills to respond appropriately in all situations.

 

The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: What is the Lima Hierarchy?

We discuss topics such as:

  • What is the Lima Hierarchy?
  • Are you positive? How does changing your approach benefit your dogs’ behavior?
  • Where to start on the pyramid and why it’s important
  • What do nutrition, wellness, and medical issues have to do with training?
  • The next tier…how the environment can affect behavior and what we can do to manage it
  • My favorite! Positive Reinforcement Training!
  • Help with differential reinforcement
  • The difference between negative reinforcement and negative punishment
  • Positive punishment and why it should not be used
  • Why the pyramid is helpful in preventing learned helplessness

Resources and Links:

  • Visit our Inspire K-9’s website & see the most up-to-date class schedules.
  • Join our Inspire K-9’s Facebook group today!  We’d love to have you!
  • Learn more about the Lima Hierarchy here!
  • Miss Behavior Training: Visit their website here.

EP 13: Lessons from the Dog Trainers Round Table: What Are My Options for Dog Training Classes?

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Megan Arey, AAS, CPDT-KA, CGC Evaluator Owner & Trainer talks again with Laura Gendron, owner of Miss Behavior Training & Louise Daigle, owner of Red Pointy Dog Training in our first of many, Dog Trainer Round Table episodes.  Laura is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, & holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, and an Associate’s degree in Animal Science.  She worked as a Veterinary Technician for 10 years and offers Virtual Coaching and Training for you and your family dog. Louise graduated from UNH in 2012 with a degree in Applied Animal Science. From there she went on to work at the New Hampshire SPCA where she trained shelter dogs and taught a wide array of classes. A few years later she began work at the Lakes Region Humane Society creating a Behavior Rehabilitation Program where they take in dogs with undesirable behaviors, train them, and find them homes. Her work involved assessing each dog and creating a behavior modification plan for their specific needs. Louise now runs Red Pointy Dog Training full time with her fiancée, Jake, and offers a wide array of services to the community.  Join them today as they talk about the different dog training options out there and how to find the best one to fit your learning style, your dog’s personality, your goals, and needs.  There is a trainer and training style out there to fit every dog and human team to reach your goals and help your dog become the best version of themselves!  If you’ve ever wondered if there’s something out there that would fit your needs, you won’t want to miss this episode!

 

 

The Dog Owners Guide Podcast: Lessons from the Dog Trainers Round Table: What Are My Options for Dog Training Classes?

We discuss topics such as:

  • Quick tips for dog owners that they should either ask or pay attention to when they’re going and exploring a dog training service or dog coaching service.
  • The different types of dog training services.
  • Pros and cons of group classes.
  • Pros and cons of one-on-one/private training.
  • Pros and cons of virtual training.
  • Pros and cons of day or In-Home Training with transfer sessions.
  • Where to start with finding the best fit for you and your dog.

Resources and Links:

Visit our Inspire K-9’s website & see the most up-to-date class schedules.

Red Pointy Dog Training with Louise Daigle- Visit their website here.

Miss Behavior Training: Visit their website here.

Join our Inspire K-9’s Facebook group today!  We’d love to have you!