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Training System
The primary system that Dunlap Training Solutions use to train dogs is a “Marker Based System”. This type of system is based on the principals of Classical/Associative and Operant Conditioning. Dunlap Training Solutions feels that this system is the clearest and most effective training system available today. Marker Based Systems are proven in the lab and on competition fields. These systems are so effective that all of the Top Trainers in all of the FCI recognized dog sports have adopted forms of “Marker Training” and win with these systems.
Shelter Program
Dunlap Training Solutions is contracted with StrayHaven Animal Shelter to train their shelter dogs. StrayHaven sought out training for their dogs to improve their quality of life while they are at StrayHaven and to increase the likelihood of adoption. The majority of dogs in shelters are there due behavioral problems, which makes the dogs undesirable. Most shelters solution to this problem is euthanasia. StrayHaven has a different policy; they are a No-Kill shelter so their solution to their dog overpopulation problem is to train the shelter dogs making them more adoptable.
How the shelter program works
Dunlap Training Solutions and trained volunteer trainers run the program. The program is largely funded by donations from the community and abroad. Five days a week volunteer trainers visit the dogs at StrayHaven Animal Shelter. Each trainer is responsible for three dogs. The trainers teach basic manners and commands. The dogs learn not to “jump up on people” and to “wait at the door”. The basic commands the dogs will learn are “Sit”, “Down”, “Come” and “Walk on a loose leash.”
The Volunteers
The shelter-training program has many volunteer training positions. The majority of the volunteer trainers are entry-level trainers. Every volunteer trainer starts out at the entry level. Entry-level volunteers are responsible for only basic training that includes teaching the dogs to be quite in their kennels and not to jump up on the kennels. At this level all ages are welcome but an adult must present with anyone under 14.
The next level of volunteer trainers are level 2 trainers. These volunteer trainers are responsible for three dogs. These trainers teach the dog’s basic obedience commands and basic manners. This includes “Sit, Down, Come, and Walk nice on the leash” the basic manners that are taught by these trainers are wait at the door, no jumping, and staying off counters. For volunteers to reach this level they must complete ten hours at the entry level and attend a training course for trainers and pass a written test. The training course is free to volunteer trainers.
The third level is the expert level. At this level the volunteer trainer is encouraged to take a dog home with them to foster and train the dog. The volunteer trainers at this level will house break the dogs and teach the dog to be a well-adjusted member of a family in preparation for the dogs forever family. The volunteer trainer who wishes to achieve this level must complete the written test and twenty hours of service at level two. The volunteer trainer at this level must also take continuing education course that will be provide free of charge.
Please take a moment to make a
non tax deductable donation
to supply training equipment and treats.
Supplies Needed
The Shelter-training program is run largely from donations. The program requires supplies and money to run properly.
★ Treats The training program uses a lot of treats to train the dogs. We prefer to use very high value treats such as hot dogs and any other food product that can be cut up and maintains its form.
★ Leashes and collars These are the basics but are always needed.
★ Volunteers We can always use extra volunteers.
★ Monetary donations Money can always be used to buy training supplies such as crates, treats, leashes/collars, field trips for the dogs and other unexpected cost.