ayers@convex.UUCP (08/23/84)
#R:hw3b:-18800:convex:47500003:000:1022 convex!ayers Aug 22 18:31:00 1984 [Please, sir -- can I have some more?] The best, the Best, the BEST training method is the Keeler method. I state this from personal experience with dogs trained under many different "systems." For SURE, long-lasting performance in UNBELIEVABLE situations (you should see what goes on at dog shows), nothing else even comes close... His books are available, but find a school that uses it (so that you won't be tempted to "put off 'till tomorrow"....). Consistancy is important. [Also, the `Method' must be followed to the letter...] *************************************************************************** WARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNINGWARNING WARNING *************************************************************************** There are many people who DO NOT LIKE the Keeler Method. If you will pick up just one book and read it, you can decide whether or not you are one of them. blues, II (I am not a friend, but rather the stranger your mother warned you about...)
ayers@convex.UUCP (08/23/84)
#R:hw3b:-18800:convex:47500004:000:752 convex!ayers Aug 23 14:35:00 1984 A 'nuther note: Yes, by all means go only to a class that lets YOU be the one that actually does the training. The Keller Method classes do that. They also (over a period of time) take you as far as you want to go with your training. If you decide you like the idea of showing the dog, but don't want to deal with the AKC, "fun" matches are held EVERYWHERE. They are what they sound like: matches for fun. A nominal fee is charged to pay for the trophies, ribbons, etc, and you get to enter any kind of dog you like (there are different groups for different sizes, etc of dogs). A lot of breeders go to these to train their puppies (yes, there's a `puppy class'), and you can meet some very interesting people. Good luck! blues, II
mrl@drutx.UUCP (LongoMR) (08/28/84)
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>> The best, the Best, the BEST training method is the Keeler method.
Many will argue over anything that is claimed to be the
"best", so I will just say that I have seen it provide
excellent results. Anyway, the purpose of this article is to
correct the spelling of the name and add some more thoughts
to the original article. The correct spelling (for
those of you who can't wait to jump out to your nearest book
store) is "Koehler". The vital specs are
"The Koehler Method of Dog Training"
by William Koehler
Published by The Howell Book House Inc. $9.95
The book is very good. The methods may seem harsh, but
Koehler's points are well made. The book is written in a
light manner, almost mocking the reader at times, but is
enjoyable reading (for a book of this type) and quite easy
to follow.
BTW: Many *compassionate* dog lovers (refered to by Koehler as
"bleeding hearts" if my memory serves me correctly) do not
approve of this method. They say it is harsh. However, the
only thing that I found harsh about the method is the way
Koehler advocates correcting problems such as "uncurable"
biting, etc. His methods for curing menacing actions by the
dogs are harsh. However, he feels that it is more cruel to destroy a
problem animal than to be "cruel" and correct the problem. If
you are at all interested in dog obedience, read the book. If nothing else,
read the affidavit provided at the beginning of the book.
It is quite impressive and can sell the book better than I.
Koehler's biggest claim to fame is that he has been the
cheif animal trainer for the Disney Studios (remember "Shaggy Dog",
"It's A Dog's Life", "The Incredible Journey", Turk and Duke in
"Swiss Family Robinson", etc? He cant be ALL bad!!...) for
several years.
Mark Longo ...!drutx!mrlgenesis@iwu1b.UUCP (Russ Sehnoutka) (08/29/84)
In the Chicago area, there is one person that I know of that is both very professional and very good. His name is Frank Brader. He is responsible for training some of the animals at Brookfield Zoo. He also does guard dogs training for Dob's, German Shep's, etc. He has worked out of the Hollywood Community Center in Brookfield for the past couple of years. He even can train your dog in German if you wish. (His Doberman was taught as a guard dog in German, but responds normally in English.) I can get his phone number if you wish. Our family has put one of our three dogs through his course. Russ Sehnoutka AT&T BL, Naperville, Illinois IW 1Z-343 x7753 outside AT&T BL 1 (312) 979-7753 ihnp4!iwu1b!genesis -- Russ Sehnoutka AT&T Bell Laboratories ihnp4!ihu1e!genesis