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Otherwise, owners could be unintentionally letting other dogs out of the park. And, of course, always make sure you're cleaning up after your pet, Gehrke said. Don't stand right by the dog park's entrance, either, Erickson said. Since it's a high-traffic area, a new dog entering the park can feel overwhelmed by a group of dogs playing by the entrance, possibly resulting in altercations. And, leave prong or chain collars at home, Erickson said. "A lot of dogs will grab on to collars when playing, and it's very dangerous with prong and chain collars," she said. "You then have a situation where two dogs are panicking, and that's not a safe thing." When you go to a dog park, make sure you're in tune with your dog, Gehrke said. First, monitor the amount of exercise your dog is getting. If they're becoming tired or irritated, it may be time to call it a day, she said. It's also important to understand that your dog doesn't always want to play with others, Gehrke said. "Your dog can enjoy exer- cise and dog parks, but not want to play with dogs. They can use that time to explore and smell," she said. Always check on munici- palities' websites to ensure you're following city ordi- nances, Gehrke said. Know when it's time to leave, par- ticularly if your dog is tired, starting to fight, or is being bullied. It's also normal for your dog to not get along with every other dog, Gehrke said. "Just like people, not everybody loves each other," she added. "We want our dogs to get along with every- body, but it isn't always the case, and that's OK." By Kirsten Klahn Special to The Freeman BROOKFIELD — Ensur- ing your dog is well-trained is a crucial component of owning a pet — and will keep both you and Fido happy. "Well-behaved dogs are trained, they're not born that way," said Carol Sum- bry, a certified professional dog trainer and humane educator at the Elmbrook Humane Society, 20950 Enterprise Ave., Brookfield. "I always say dogs are real- ly good at being dogs. There's no magic to it or a book you can hand them to read." The EBHS prides itself on offering affordable train- ing classes, Sumbry said. Classes include a jump- start puppy class, basic obe- dience class, semi-private self-control lessons, and pri- vate lessons. Training class- es range from $60 to $85. Sumbry said the EBHS stresses affordable classes to encourage all owners to seek out training. It's esti- mated that 80 to 90 percent of adult shelter dogs haven't had obedience training, she said. Canine good citizen class- es, small dog and shy dog classes are also coming soon, Sumbry said. Positive reinforcement When training your dogs, positive reinforce- ment goes a long way. Behavior Works focuses on using positive rein- forcement training meth- ods, meaning dogs are rewarded for desirable behaviors, which increas- es the likelihood that the same actions will happen again in the future, said Laura Holder, a certified dog trainer and behavior specialist. "For example, when you ask your dog for a sit, mark their correct response with a verbal marker, such as the word 'yes,' and then follow it with a reward, positive reinforcement is happen- ing. The future behavior of the sit is more likely to occur because the dog is likely to get something she or he wants — a reward," Holder said. The reward often comes in the form of a treat, but it depends on the dog, Holder said. Some dogs prefer a game of tug-of- war or being pet in a spe- cific area instead, and Behavior Works helps the owner identify the reward based on their dog's desires, she said. The Brookfield training location at 3675 N. 124th St. offers multiple classes, including puppy socializa- tion classes, basic man- ners classes, canine good citizen testing, private in- home training, and reac- tive dog group classes designed to help owners with reactive dogs that exhibit undesirable behav- iors such as growling, barking or lunging in the presence of other dogs and people. "Our behavior modifica- tion classes, such as Reac- tive Rover, are really our specialty," Holder said. "We get a lot of people who enroll who say they didn't even know a class like this was out there." In addition, Holder said Behavior Works also offers a hugely popular nose work class, which builds upon your dog's natural ability to hunt. Holder said the current classes are full, but she will either be able to place you on a waiting list or recommend another facility that offers the class. Holder said many of the Behavior Works classes fill up fast, so the sooner you sign up the better. And, all of the trainers are certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Train- ers, meaning they've logged hundreds of hours training and studying. It also requires trainers to complete continuing edu- cation on the latest canine learning, which is based on scientific research, Holder said. When training, it's important to understand all dogs have different per- sonalities, said Chas Rooney, the owner and trainer of Dog's Best Friend, which has a loca- tion in Brookfield at 150 Janacek Road. "It's not one-size-fits- all," Rooney said. That's why Rooney said he fine-tunes his proactive approach based on a dog's individual needs. "Basically, the way I work, I have a lot of meth- ods," Rooney said. "My job is to teach you how to be confident when deciding what method to use. You'll try them out, and figure out what works and what doesn't work." A few common mistakes owners make include yanking on a dog's leash and repeatedly saying their dog's name, he said. Rooney offers group and private classes, or pack- ages that include a combi- nation of both. For information, visit www.dogsbestfriend.net. Often, Rooney said clients opt to start with private lessons, which speeds up the learning, and then work their way to group classes. At the end of the day, owners must feel comfortable when making training deci- sions, he said. "Training is 2 percent dog, 98 percent people," Rooney said. Charles Auer/Freeman Staff Jerry, a 4-year-old yellow lab, returns with a tennis ball in the Mitchell Park dog exercise area. Interested in learning more about dog training classes? Contact the Elmbrook Humane Society at 262-782- 9261 or visit www.ebhs.org for more information. Contact the Humane Ani- mal Welfare Society of Wauke- sha County at 262-542-8851 or visit www.hawspets.org. Behavior Works can be reached at 414-698-7540 or via laura@behavior- works.com. Dog's Best Friend, 150 Janacek Road, can be reached via www.dogsbestfriend.net or by calling 414-476-5511. Teacher's pet Finding the right training is key to a well-behaved dog