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Force-Free Dog Training Free Workshop

Linda Jovic, expert force-free dog trainer will be presenting 
how to use force-free training to train your preferred pooch at a free workshop 
on Tuesday, January 28 from 10:45 to noon at the Cedar Grove Free Public 
Library, located behind 525 Pompton Avenue (behind city hall and the post 
office). Only
humans this time, no dogs please!

Force-free training uses no pain, no fear, no physical force to train 

your dog. Rewards such as food, toys, praise and real life pleasures are the 
mainstay of this force-free training.  Participants will learn:·         

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Safe, easy lure/reward training techniques that anyone can use       

Why training your dog is important and how teaching your dog tricks can benefit you and your dog-- Linda will be doing a live demonstration with a dog!         

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How dogs communicate and a brief history of how they came to be man’s best friend

Call 973 239 1447 or write to  thampi-lukose@palsplus.org before January 27 to RSVP. This seminar is free and open to the public, walk-ins are welcome.

Linda Jovic, owner of Dogs by Linda, has been a devoted animal lover her entire life. Through years of education, experience 
and working with many breeds of dogs, Linda has found gentle and force-free ways to deter unwanted behavior, using proven training protocols based on the most recent scientific research in dog behavior. These methods yield quick learning without the negative effects sometimes caused by more outdated methods. Linda also volunteers her time training rescue dogs. Go to wwww.dogsbylinda.com for more information.

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