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Michael the human behind Outdoor Petcare:
Michael Mojica is a graduate of the Dogtec Advanced Dog Walking Program given to only 12 students a year. Committed to providing the most effective, convenient solutions to his clients’ dog walking needs, Michael avidly pursues ongoing continuing education and professional development by attending several seminars per year and keeping current on all industry literature. Prior to opening Outdoor Petcare he received an entire year of close mentoring from experienced dog walking trainers. Outdoor Petcare puts clients first and is well respected and referred to by local veterinarians and many local businesses as well as other dog walkers.
Michael is a high-energy walker and a lover of open and natural spaces. He does not take dogs for a stroll, but for an energetic, refreshing, fun, and often, adventurous workout. With each session, He integrates personal attention, affection and high regard dogs deserve into a professionally-planned, rigorous but enjoyable time.
My Philosophy.
My approach to dogs changed dramatically after a conversation with a client. He was speaking lovingly and almost in sheer awe of his beloved companions. After I mentioned that they were great dogs, he casually corrected me by saying “they’re not dogs”.
Ever since then I started to see things completely differently. From my perspective, these fellow world citizens had every much a right to be here as I was and to be able to enjoy themselves as well. I went from a hybrid of positive reinforcement techniques to total positive reinforcement without any harsh corrections. The behaviors tend to change a little slower but what I found was that the dogs became much happier and less stressed out.
Without the stress or fear of a correction they responded to commands much faster and more enthusiastically. I do not see a “dog” as good or bad. I look at a reaction and try to find what it is that caused that reaction. Depending on what’s needed I apply techniques that create a good feeling in my trail companion.
If you haven’t already, I invite you to start looking companions as fellow living beings of this planet that we share.
Bless
Michael
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