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About Anne Springer, BSc.,CPCT, IPDTA, APDT
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions on behavior and training. I prefer a training philosophy much like your physician might adopt when treating patients - first, do no harm. Dogs are generally best trained using humane methods that make sense to them and put you in control, not necessarily by physical means, but by controlling the dog's access to resources, such as food, toys, access to the outdoors, etc. I want your dog to behave, but also to trust you and rely on you for guidance.

Experience
Professional trainer, owner of Paws for Praise, LLC in Danvers, MA. Educated, bonded and insured, all breed experience. We use positive training and behavior modification techniques, and are committed to having the dogs that come through our center be both as well trained and behaviorally healthy as we can help their humans make them.

Organizations
International Positive Dog Training Association (Regional Director for Massachusetts) APDT Therapy Dogs, Inc. Truly Dog Friendly

Publications
Gloucester Times, Ipswich Chronicle, and more

Education/Credentials
B.S., Cum Laude, Salem State College Diploma, Dog Obedience Training/Instruction (Apprenticed also) Graduate, New York School of Dog Grooming Pet CPR/First Aid Certified Certified Pet Care Technician AKC CGC Evaluator Therapy Dogs Inc. Tester/Observer

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Dog Training - walking

Expert: Anne Springer, BSc.,CPCT, IPDTA, APDT - 11/5/2009

Question
I have an 11 week old staffy pup he has had all his injections and things. I have been walking him regular 3 times a day cos he has bundles of energy, a freind told me that i shouldnt walk them too much as pups as it is bad for there legs. is this true and if so what is the corrects amount to walk him? thank you.

Answer
This varies with each pup, but you don't want to walk more than about five minutes for every month in age. The rest of the time, tire him out by playing fetch, or better yet, by doing some training, which tires them mentally AND instills self control. Your breed is one that should receive very early training and extensive socialization, so find a good positive puppy class that has off leash play at the beginning of the class and sign up now. Until you get to class, which is important for the off leash activity with other puppies, you can find some free lessons at www.clickerlessons.com. Good luck:-)

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