Central Bank.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Central Bank Owner: Kat Hinson Address: 11525 Cantrell Road, Suite 305, Little Rock 72212 Phone: (501) 541-2487 Hours: By appointment Start-up: Jan. 31, 2008 E-mail: kathinson@yahoo.com Web Site: www.thecentralbark.net When it came time for rat Hinson to open her business, it was all about her love for canine companions. Central Bark started as an idea for a dog park, but after other parks began popping up in the Little Rock area, Hinson decided to start a dog training and obedience school An obedience school is an institution that trains pets (particularly dogs) how to behave properly. When puppies are young and in the first stages of training, they are often taken by their owners to obedience schools. Most obedience schools are located in the United States. . "Six years after I took my first dog training class, I decided to open my own [school]. I specialize in clicker training Clicker training is the process of training an animal using a conditioned reinforcer, which indicates to the animal ("marks") the precise behavior that was correct. , which is based on work with dolphins," Hinson said. The business offers training services such as dog therapy, canine good citizen The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program, established in 1989, is an American Kennel Club program to promote responsible dog ownership and to encourage the training of well-mannered dogs. training, in-home consultations and private and group instruction. Hinson thinks the one-on-one training and her experience level provide her with an edge over the competition. "I hope to deepen the bond between dog and owner. I only use positive reinforcement positive reinforcement, n a technique used to encourage a desirable behavior. Also called positive feedback, in which the patient or subject receives encouraging and favorable communication from another person. in my training," Hinson said. "I don't just use treats to reward good behavior Orderly and lawful action; conduct that is deemed proper for a peaceful and law-abiding individual. The definition of good behavior depends upon how the phrase is used. , but I believe sometimes a good scratch or attention is good enough because most people don't have a cookie in their pocket when they are walking down the street." Including all her licensing and training, Hinson paid only about $3,500 in start-up costs. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and an American Kennel Club American Kennel Club (AKC), national organization in the United States devoted to the advancement and welfare of pure-bred dogs. It is comprised of approximately 500 autonomous clubs. Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She said about 85 percent of her business comes from referrals. Looking into the future, Hinson wants to have her own store to do her training instead of training after hours Adv. 1. after hours - not during regular hours; "he often worked after hours" at Woof! Woof!, a store that specializes in dog products. Her other option is to become a national franchise. Before opening Central Bark, the 25-year-old worked at her parents' business, Wick 'n' Sticks, and trained with PetSmart and Petco. |
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