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The Jentle Method
The Jentle Method was created by Jonathan Czinder who is the owner, lead handler & educator of Oregon Tails.
The Jentle Method is a series of 11 exercises increasing in difficulty. Throughout the practice of the Jentle Method, handler and dog begin to feel one another, respond to each other and ultimately begin moving together more harmoniously. The exercises themselves give a simple structure and task to perform whereby more attention can be given to feeling the dog, how they move, where resistance, fear, lightness or excess energy may lie. This helps the handler work on their timing and balance when it comes to supporting the dog through these moments and in life outside of their practice.
Through the functional movement and skills developed within Jentle Method, a two way conversation begins which can really pave a smooth path forward in life, one with more peace, enjoyment and understanding.
The Jentle Method is a series of 11 exercises increasing in difficulty. Throughout the practice of the Jentle Method, handler and dog begin to feel one another, respond to each other and ultimately begin moving together more harmoniously. The exercises themselves give a simple structure and task to perform whereby more attention can be given to feeling the dog, how they move, where resistance, fear, lightness or excess energy may lie. This helps the handler work on their timing and balance when it comes to supporting the dog through these moments and in life outside of their practice.
Through the functional movement and skills developed within Jentle Method, a two way conversation begins which can really pave a smooth path forward in life, one with more peace, enjoyment and understanding.
219 pages, Hardcover
Published May 1, 2019
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February 16, 2020
This book is intended for use by individuals who have already been trained in the method at Student of the Dog workshops. As a workshop attender and old friend of the author, I was able to get a copy and I'm so glad I did. While the second half of the book, detailed descriptions of each of the exercises, will be extremely helpful as reference to return to throughout or training, it is the first half of the book that is most exciting.
The biggest difference between the Jentle Method and other dog training regimes is the motivation and ultimate end goal; this is the content of the book's first half. The Jentle Method does not use--or even mention--food to motivate dogs. It is all about your energy and your connection with the animal. The goal is to strengthen communication with your dog so that they feel secure and comfortable navigating the world. Lasher's writing draws you into this mindset and gives you the simple mental and physiological tools to be present with your pooch and make progress, before you ever use a lead.
The biggest difference between the Jentle Method and other dog training regimes is the motivation and ultimate end goal; this is the content of the book's first half. The Jentle Method does not use--or even mention--food to motivate dogs. It is all about your energy and your connection with the animal. The goal is to strengthen communication with your dog so that they feel secure and comfortable navigating the world. Lasher's writing draws you into this mindset and gives you the simple mental and physiological tools to be present with your pooch and make progress, before you ever use a lead.
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