Academy of Dog Training and Agility

The Academy of Dog Training and Agility is devoted to the concept that training together may enhance the emotional and physical well-being of both the dog and the handler.

Good reinforcement is usually used in their training approaches to develop positive behavior. Punitive approaches, they believe, impair the bonding process that is essential to the dog/trainer connection. Clickers, food, and praise are all utilized. It must be enjoyable for both the dog and the trainer, otherwise there will be no actual learning.