KETTERING, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Dogs are our best friends. But they can also be a
handful, especially when pet and parent aren't communicating well.
Retired police officer Steve
Dunham began training dogs as a hobby while in the
military. More than 25 years later, that passion still moves him to
help families and dogs enjoy better, more stress-free lives
together. Originally training only police dogs, he rebranded
several years ago to work with family pets at Dog Training
Personalized, LLC, Kettering, Ohio. Dunham's unique, no-nonsense approach
stems from more than 25 years of training and practice focused on
better communication between the owner and the dog.
While in the service, Dunham got a German Shepherd puppy and
worked out a deal to board with a local dog trainer who was
starting. The trainer needed help, and Dunham wanted to learn how
to train his dog, setting in motion a lifelong career.
"Training and handling working dogs was my passion," Dunham
explained. I immersed myself in learning anything and everything I
could by attending schools, workshops, reading, and working with
hundreds of dogs."
After the military, he entered police work. Dunham joined the
Franklin Police Department in
Warren County, Ohio, where he
eventually became a K-9 handler. Over the years, he's trained dogs
for several southwestern Ohio
police departments, from Beavercreek to Hamilton.
Dunham retired from the force in 2016 and opened a police canine
training business. A few years later, he rebranded his company and
shifted from working only with police dogs to focusing on family
pets. Dog Training Personalized, LLC helps families and dogs
overcome common behavioral issues such as barking, leash pulling,
jumping, responding to calls, and more. (Video: How to teach your
dog to heel with Steve Dunham.)
According to Dunham, the most critical aspects of practical dog
training are consistency and timing. "One of the greatest
hurdles as a dog trainer is teaching the owners that kind of timing
and being consistent," he explained. "When the animal is learning
something new, they're stressed, so is the owner."
"For instance, if no one's ever told the dog to 'stay,' they
don't know what that means. They want to get up and move," Dunham
continued. "When they do, you have to put them back into the same
position and location and frequently reinforce the good behavior
with a reward." (Watch the full interview with Steve Dunham here.)
Dunham can also help with a variety of other, more specific
issues a family and pet might be experiencing, such as
aggressiveness and anxiety. Scent work, behavior medication, and
other specialized training are also available.
Dog Training Personalized, LLC., is located at 2763 Culver Ave.
in Kettering, Ohio. For more
information, visit
www.dogtrainingpersonalized.com or call Steve Dunham at 937-232-7034 or email at
381239@email4pr.com.
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