Solid K9 Training

Jeff Gellman  //  Jeff brings you his own brand of no-nonsense, real world training program, using sharp humor and honest wisdom. Jeff is a champion for consistant exercise, and is seen daily, power-walking his pack on the East Side of Providence, Rhode Island.  He also rehabilitates dogs, many pro bono, who other trainers and programs have written off, giving them a desrved chance to be spared from euthanasia. Jeff's life-changing techniques and bold approach bring a fresh insight to canine behavior modification and obedience.  When not engaged with his Solid K9 Training clients directly, Jeff thrives on taking packs of dogs on wilderness excursions, so they can experience their true canine spirits in the natural elements.    Jeff has logged tens of thousands of hours giving people the opportunity to live better lives with their dogs, and has innumerable client testimonials.  Jeff is the proud father of 6 girls, and loves photography, kayaking, and hiking.

 
Dec 5 / 3:23pm

Place and Down Command

One of the things that we work on in every single Real World situation is the Place command and a Down/Stay, so many of the bad behavior that drives us crazy and has people turn dogs into animal shelters to eventually be killed for lack of adoption. Most bad behavior can be eliminated and corrected with some basic obedience. When a dog is in the above commands, they are not jumping on guests, jumping on you, knocking over kids, stealing food from the table, chewing the woodwork and countless other bad behavior that drives us crazy.

 

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It is important that your dog learn how to do a downstay on at least 12 different surfaces so your dog is able to always do a down without any excuses. So it is important that your dog learn and you will never make excuses for your dog not doing a command.

 

Remember in my world dog training is not a series of tricks that are rewarded with food. In my world I find that by using treats and over praise it actually increases the dogs breathing and heartrate and actually does create calmness in your dog which is what you want.