Because dogs are euthanasia
every day due to the loss of their habitat.So we assist people with outfitting their habitat with information, dogs,
and training, in addition to finding products and resources that benefit both
people and their dogs.
Otherwise, many dogs face losing
their habitat, by being surrendered to shelters for problems that can be
resolved. Too many times there is a permanent solution applied to what can be a
temporary problem.
By training dogs and educating
humans, we strive to greatly reduce the entry and re-entry of unwanted dogs in
the shelters.
Habitat Outfitters is committed
to encouraging people to adopt dogs into their families in hopes of saving countless
numbers from the fate of euthanasia.
Our focus is protecting and
enriching lives, both the human's and the dogs.
Who is Glenn
Massie?
Glenn Massie is President of Habitat Outfitters
LLC, Temecula, California. Glenn started the company after volunteering at a
local animal shelter where he gained the reputation for being able to work with
any dog including those with low confidence, fear aggression, and aggression.
He started his formal training with Teryn Hartnett
of 4 Paws Training. Glenn pursues ongoing professional development by attending
seminars from some of the most notable dog trainers and behaviorist. He has
completed several courses with John
Rogerson who is widely acclaimed as the world's leading dog trainer and
behaviorist. Cesar Millan and John
Rogerson have had the greatest influences on Glenn's training philosophy of
providing all training on the positive foundation of trust, respect, and
desire.
After
receiving several requests to assist people who had dogs with fear, aggression
and other behavior issues, he started his dog training business in January 2007
so he could provide private consultations and training.
Glenn continues to work and support animal shelters, sanctuaries, and rescues.
How do you differ from other trainers?
My passion is working
with the most challenging dogs that others may have given up on. I will
personally work with any dog to bring about positive results.
What is your method of training?
My method of training is based on the positive
foundation of building trust, respect, and desire. For training to be the most
effective a dog must trust, respect, and desire to be with you. I train people
to be their dog's leader and best friend, so that the dog's desire is the giver
not the gift. When training dogs, it is important that
you act like a leader, not an adversary.
A person's ability to train a dog and have it
respond to their direction is directly proportional to the relationship they
have with their dog and its desire to be with them.
Lastly, all training must be simple enough for a
dog to understand.
Understanding dogs and applying well-reasoned
methods is as much of an art as it is a science.
What do you mean by dogs that are out of control?
Dogs that are not under your control. Unstable,
insecure, possessive, aggressive, and fearful.
Are there dogs that you will not work with?
I will work with any dog so long as the humans are
committed to the well-being of the dog and are committed to doing the necessary
work with the dog. If the humans are not willing to put forth the necessary effort
i will not waste my time or theirs. I will give up on the humans before i give
up on the dog.
My dog is fearful of men. How can you help, you are a
man?
That is exactly what the dog needs, to overcome
the fear and trust men. The dog needs to begin to learn a positive association
with men to overcome the fear.
Why shouldn't I just take my dog to a group class?
Group classes are designed to teach dogs actions
like, sit, down, stay, and to walk nicely next to the human. Dogs that are
fearful, aggressive, or exhibit anxiety need special attention. After working
on these issues you should take your dog to a group class.
