Session 103: Interview with Dog Trainer Michael Wombacher
Mike has trained dogs for over 25 years, including dogs of celebrities, and is an author and lecturer. He is the author of Good Dog, Happy Baby: Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of Your Child, There’s A Puppy In The House: Surviving the First Five Months, and has another coming soon.
Misinformation and Research
We discuss how Mike got started in the dog training business and what methods of training inspired him to explore more in the business. We talk about some key factors for people who are trying to find a good trainer. What to ask, what to look for, etc.
We talk about how social media has changed the judgement for how trainers approach critical training scenarios such as how they respond to babies, and considering options for rehoming. We talk about recent belief in “purely positive” methods.
Mike cites a few interesting examples and talks about misinformation regarding studies; whether it’s a summary that over simplifies or flawed studies that then become spread as fact.
Other Resources
To visit Mike’s website, visit DoggoneGood.org.
His first book, There’s A Puppy In The House: Surviving the First Five Months can be found on Amazon here.
His second book, Integrated Dog Training: The Commonsense Visual Guide to Training Any Dog can be found on Amazon here.
His book, Good Dog, Happy Baby: Preparing Your Dog for the Arrival of Your Child can be found here.
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All the Best,
About the Author: Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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About Sean
I’ve been training people and dogs in Seattle for the last decade and a half. My main focus when working with clients every week in one-on-one, private lessons is to help people learn to get their dogs to a functional level so that they can actually enjoy spending time every day with their dog instead of stressing about their dog’s behavior issues.
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