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Interview with dog trainer Sandra Payne Green

Want some great advice from members of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers? Check out this Four on the Floor interview: four questions -- and answers -- from the floor of the 2008 APDT conference.

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Sandra Payne Green
Trainer
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

What's the best dog toy? The Kong.

What mistake do you see owners commonly make? Not recognizing or rewarding desireable behavior.

Advice for new owners? Do your homework. Know what it entails to get a dog. Be sure to find a good trainer who uses positive reinforcement methods.

What's the most important cue or command to teach your dog? A marker, like "yes!", for good behavior.

websites: paws4ever.org, animalprotectionsociety.org


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