DOuGTrainer

The Reflective Dog Leadership (RDL) training model is holistic and based on Nature’s principles, focusing on educating the human owner rather than training the dog. It posits that a dog’s behavior is its communication, and owners must learn to interpret these behaviors to foster a healthy relationship. The program aims to achieve voluntary submission and low energy levels in dogs, which are considered their natural state.

DOuGTrainer explicitly avoids coercive tools like collars, clickers, treats, and medications. Instead, it emphasizes patience, consistent repetition, and leveraging natural triggers such as eye contact to encourage voluntary submission. The training process involves the human modifying their own behaviors, as dogs immediately detect and respond to these changes. Changes in dog behavior are immediate but temporary, requiring consistent application of RDL principles over time for permanence. The trainer stresses the importance of direct phone communication for effective problem-solving, stating that texting and typing are substandard modes of communication.

DOuGTrainer, led by Doug Parker, offers a unique dog training approach called Reflective Dog Leadership (RDL). This method is holistic, based on Nature’s programming, and focuses on educating the human owner rather than directly training the dog. The core belief is that a dog’s behavior is its communication, and owners need to learn to understand and respond to these natural cues.

The training aims to help dogs achieve a relaxed, low-energy state, which is considered their natural and balanced condition. DOuGTrainer explicitly states that it does not use traditional tools such as collars (coercive collars are seen as a point of failure), clickers, treats, or medications. Instead, it emphasizes patience, consistent repetition, and the use of natural triggers like eye contact to foster voluntary submission.

DOuGTrainer provides mobile training services at the client’s home and also offers remote video training globally via platforms like Jitsi, Google, or Zoom. The philosophy highlights that quick fixes are ineffective and that true, lasting change comes from the human’s commitment to understanding and applying Nature’s principles. The business strongly prefers phone calls for communication, adhering to a “60/60 Rule” that 60 seconds of talking accomplishes more than 60 minutes of typing.

Accomplishments

Doug Parker is known as “The DOuGTrainer™” and is recognized for his unique and effective approach to dog training. Clients describe his methods as unlike anything they have seen, highlighting his deep understanding and passion for helping dogs and owners develop strong, lasting relationships. He is perceived as having perfected the art of communicating with dogs and is described as a “dog-training savant” who shares his gift to bring balance and happiness to lives.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients are encouraged to call The DOuGTrainer™ directly at 1(725) 222-3686. Phone calls are preferred as the best way to handle training issues, with texting and emailing considered substandard modes of communication. The trainer emphasizes that a 60-second phone call can accomplish more than 60 minutes of typing.