BVDT- What set's us apart?
The Difference is clear
BVDT was founded to fill in a gap in the pet industry that offers personalized training with proven methods so people can better interact with their dogs. Years of experience teaching both people and dogs have enabled Joel to develop training programs with reproducible and transferable results. That means we offer people an education in dog behavior with results that work! You won’t find a kid who watched a 4 hour video, or a one size fits all approach at BVDT.
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Our
GOAL
Is to provide unparalleled services to dogs and their owners, addressing their specific training concerns with a variety of programs to fit both the people and individual breeds, temperaments, and ages. We strive to educate people about dog behavior and equip them to train the dogs they love.
Our
PHILOSOPHY
We do all of our teaching through motivation. Because dogs learn through positive repetition, we guide and redirect puppies, rewarding them with food, praise, and toys. We build but not bribe and pay without punishment as we shape and lure behaviors. Three things are essential: patience, consistency and timing. Having all three is optimal, but timing is key.
The
Perfect Balance
Yes! We believe in corrections for dogs who understand a behavior and choose not to comply. Most times these are leash corrections, but with a more biddable dog, a firm,”No”, may be enough to suffice. However, you won’t see us standing with a cookie while one dog attacks another. Knowing when and how to correct is critical to your dog’s training. We can show you exactly how and when based on your individual dog. No two are the same and neither should your rewards and corrections be!
Joel
Monroe
Joel 's skillset is like no other. He is a world level competitor in dogsport , DVG judge, Training Director of Wildwest, and a go-to coach for many top competitors. With exceptional communication skills and teaching background as a former public school teacher, Joel is highly sought after for seminars allover. With his own curriculum, he has developed more helpers for the sport of schutzhund than than any other person in the US and taken many a first-time handler from introducing a leash all the way to national competitors. When he's not teaching dog training, he's working with his own dogs and has competed with dobermans, shepherds, rotties, and malinois to the highest levels of IGP. He's currently writing a book on balanced training for pet owners struggling with dog aggression where using only positive methods have not worked.
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Here he is in Germany with his female, Arna competing at the BSP.
BIG VALLEY DOG TRAINING is the number one choice for dog training in the Central Valley. So if you're looking for manners, need home security or something fun to do with your dog, BVDT is the answer! You'll be amazed at the immediate results! Serving the Turlock, Modesto, Merced, Oakdale, Los Banos, Ceres, Atwater, Livingston and Hilmar areas.