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There is no magic to dog training, so why are there good trainers and bad trainers.
                  
The majority of trainers can help you achieve the basics with your dog.  But you can learn that from a book.

In my case I have 30 years dog training experience, not as a hobby which I have developed into a business, but as a professionally trained handler and trainer.  In my opinion there is a significant difference.  Can you remember the time the last amateur team won the FA Cup Final, or the last amateur golfer to win the Open.  Well it doesn't happen does it?  If you want a professional service - go to a bona fide professional trainer. Please ensure you verify the credentials of anyone you employ. Saying you are a dog trainer is very easy, being one isn't.

Some trainers have experience from way back, I know I do.  I am skilled in many techniques that work extremely effectively.  There is however a danger in sticking with old methods when a more modern approach may be more effective and kinder to your dog.  Dog training has evolved greatly since I began and whilst modern techniques have a great deal to offer, discarding established, proven techniques is often just as foolish as remaining stuck in the past.

Training that combines the best of all methods would appear to be the best way to train our dogs.  The bigger the toolbox the more likely you'll be to find the right tool and I've been assembling mine for 30 years. 

Some trainers are good at the physical act of training a dog but lack the depth of knowledge to address the underlying reason for the problem.  Others are extremely adept at identifying the problem but are not proficient at implementing the solution, leaving you to go elsewhere.  Personally I would seek a trainer with ability in both departments.  This is what I offer at Cosford Dog Training.

But let's face it anyone can write a catchy line so I invite you to speak with me directly and discuss the needs of you and your dog.  Maybe try a one to one session to see if you are happy with what I have to offer.

At Cosford Dogs you get good technical training supported by homework and written training material, providing you and your dog with a positive training experience delivered in a professional manner, where you learn both technique and the theory that leads to success.  The prime aim is to make the training enjoyable for you and especially for your dog, because you are choosing to attend, Rover isn't.  So let's make sure he's happy whilst learning.