This is a video of off leash training being performed by Certified Dog Trainer Mike Dixon at TriState Canine Obedience. [Read more…]
Maven’s off leash training
This is a video of off leash training being performed by Certified Dog Trainer Mike Dixon at TriState Canine Obedience. [Read more…]
Vet Recommended Dog Trainer
Mike Dixon is an excellent and professional trainer. His interaction with the dog’s and owners is superb and his skills are innovative and cutting edge. I personally use him to train my aggressive dog. Mike spent a few hours working with the dog aggressive issues and by the end of just one session; I was able to walk my dog with no pulling, lunging or showing aggression toward other dogs. By training with Mike Dixon and Tri-State Canine Obedience you will receive skilled and compassionate training. I exclusively recommend Mike Dixon and Tri-State Canine Obedience to all of my clients.
Michelle Quigley, D.V.M.
Poodle puppy training in Montgomery, OH
Kathryn's standard poodle, Lizzy
Mike Dixon has been our trainer since Lizzy, our standard poodle, came into our family last spring. Rather than wait, we started from week eight with private in-home consultation to help with the puppy biting, chewing and piddling. Lizzy was potty trained very quickly, and has never damaged furniture. Mike especially helped with advice for our children interacting with the young puppy. She wanted to use their hands as chew toys, but we soon remedied that. Selecting Mike Dixon as our dog trainer was the best choice we’ve made for Lizzy, because in addition to the in-home one-on-one training, he teaches group classes too, and our poodle got to socialize early and often. She’s the friendliest dog in the neighborhood! The contrast was most clear when a neighbor’s dog got loose. They clearly didn’t know how to control their pet, and the dog was basically just a wild animal.
We would recommend Mike to anyone, and often do. We are looking forward to taking our training to the next level with therapy dog lessons.
Kathryn McGuirk & family
Montgomery, Ohio
Lifelong better dog owners in Camp Spring, KY
Patti Voelker's Australian Shepherd, Rio
Mike has tremendous insight and a vast amount of knowledge regarding the nature of dogs. You can see this as he works with your dog, and you can see it in reflected in your dog’s new attitude as the training progresses. Equally as important he knows how to convey his knowledge to the owner so the training becomes a lifelong habit, not just an eight week obedience course. My husband, and myself have become better owners, and our Aussie Rio a better companion because of Mike and his training skills.
Patti Voelker
Camp Springs, KY
Samurai the Akita Off Leash
Mike is the reason I still have my Akita Samurai today. Akitas are beautiful but are a very smart, stubborn and a dominate breed. This can be a difficult combination. I work with pet owners daily. However, when it came time for me to choose a trainer I picked Mike because he genuinely loves animals and he takes a gentle but effective approach with them.
I was very lucky to find Mike early on in Samurai’s life (10 weeks) and she has completed training with Mike all the way from the Puppy Kindergarten through the Off Leash program which has really left me with an amazing dog that both I and my family can enjoy. She listens intently to me now and there are no more struggles for dominance in my home, thanks to Mike. He showed me how to be the pack leader when dealing with such a dominant breed and now all she wants to do is please me. I would highly recommend Mike Dixon and Tristate Canine Obedience to anyone who thinks they have a dog that no one can get under control. I now have the best trained dog in the neighborhood.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Barnett
The Iams Company
Canine Good Citizen Pit Bull
When my 8 year-old son said he could train our unruly boxer/pit bull puppy I had my doubts, but I also knew to whom I should send them. Mike and I have know each other since before my son was born; I knew I could trust him to work with my son and his dog to the best of their abilities. Together they trained from basic through advance obedience. In July 2010 my son and his dog passed the Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors. Their next goal is to become a therapy team.
Lou Hozeska
Northern Kentucky
Magnum & Kong, Northern Kentucky
Karen Kiefer's Canine Companions
I have known Mike Dixon for over 10 years from when he used to work as a trainer at PetSmart and I would take my Rottweiler, Magnum in to socialize him. He was always personable, friendly & outgoing & would always take time to say ‘hi’ & love on Magnum, who loved him in return. When Magnum got bone cancer in 2009 I took him to see Mike one last time & told Mike he was on his “bucket list”. He sat down with Magnum & took a video of him with his phone while Magnum gave him kisses. I think Mike mourned him almost as much as we did when we lost him.
We got a new Rottweiler, Kong & I took him to Mike for training, going through 2 levels with him. Mike also provided private training using a training collar which worked well. Mike is very knowledgeable about all breeds of dogs and what training works best for them. I’ve been training with my dogs for over 30 years and Mike is the best trainer by far.
I highly recommend his classes to everyone I meet who want to train their dog. I will continue to use Mike for future dogs as I trust him completely. I even trusted him to keep our 2 Rottweilers for about 10 days while we went on vacation last summer. I knew they were in the best place & got wonderful care & love from Mike.
Karen Kiefer
Northern Kentucky
Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD)
I nearly got it that time
Often times the face of Canine Compulsive Disorder (CCD) is that of a dog spinning in circles, or snapping at a fly that isn’t there, and without knowing, we may laugh at these images. But this is a very real disorder that mirrors all too well the human counterpart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, where the dog obsesses on a behavior for hours ignoring their owners, and their own primary needs of food and water.
“Every species has its own compulsive disorders that are derived from what’s normal for that species,” describes Nicholas Dodman, B.V.M.S., Dipl. ACVA, ACVB, professor of clinical sciences at Cummings
School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Northürafton. Mass. “When you look at what’s normal for a dog, it runs in a pack, grooms itself and chases prey. These normal behaviors can exhibit themselves in compulsive disorders: by spinning, flank sucking, paw licking or fly chasing.”
If a dog seems to have developed CCD or compulsive symptoms you should first take your dog to their veterinarian to check for other illnesses, or neurological disorders that may have caused the behavior. Once a medical condition has been ruled out most experts will recommend a combination of medical treatment, lifestyle and behavior work. Getting your CCD dog on a consistent routine avoiding punishment and using a reward based training can aid in the process.
Once medical conditions have been ruled out, you may be in need of a behavioral trainer.
Potty Training Tips
If you have a new puppy you may be looking for some helpful tips in getting the little fellow potty trained. The best advice is to get started on a standard routine. Here are some tips to help you out.
Sorry puppy had a potty accident
Things to keep in mind while setting up a potty training routine:
- Up until the age of 12-13 weeks a puppy has little to no control over their bladder or bowels. The reason a puppy can hold it all night without eliminating is due to their lower resting metabolic rate. In the daytime they’re more active and therefore have to eliminate more frequently. After 12-13 weeks your puppy can in general “hold it” up to 2-3 hours. The general rule is that with each additional month of age your puppy can hold it an hour longer (ex, if a puppy is 4 months of age they should be able to hold it for 3-4 hours). Again this is a general, and each puppy can vary in how long they can go in between eliminations.
- Puppies are not born knowing to eliminate outside. They have to be shown where they need to eliminate. If you allow them to potty in your house then they will prefer to eliminate inside.
- Do not allow your puppy to play while going potty outside or play after they go potty. If you mix potty and play, then you will produce a puppy that will want to play instead of going potty. If you want your puppy to play then wait until after they eliminate outside, bring them inside and wait for a few minutes and then let the go outside to play. It is okay if your puppy eliminates while in play.
- You will need to allow your puppy to go potty after eating, drinking, naps (when they awake from a full night’s sleep), and after heavy play or exercise.
- If your puppy goes outside to potty and does not eliminate ( only when you know they have to go potty, ex; like after they ate) then go inside, put your puppy in the crate or keep them on a leash and wait for a few minutes, then go back outside to let them eliminate. The best way to stop a behavior is never let it start. Do not let them back inside and go to the next room and go potty.
- Crate training is the best way to potty train a puppy. Your puppy should be in the crate when you cannot watch them and at night. Never allow your puppy to sleep in bed with you at night!
- If you have to ask“where’s Spot?” then your puppy is more than likely learning a bad behavior. You should never find a potty in your house. Remember your puppy is not trustworthy. They have to earn trust.
- You must keep a consistent routine for your puppy to learn to potty outside. Remember your puppy will have accidents, it is normal. The accidents will always be in front of you so you can teach your puppy that was wrong and to eliminate outside. Again constant supervision is required, this means you should never find a potty in your house. If you do then you discourage the potty training process, and you puppy will continue to eliminate in your house.
I hope this information is helpful, for more information about potty training attend our classes.
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