Every training package begins with a conversation and an assessment. I will meet with you and your dog in your home to learn what challenges you may be facing and what outcomes you desire. From this discussion, we can tailor a training program to accomplish your goals. While my work begins with the dog, I also focus on the humans involved. After all, our goal is that the dog will behave well for YOU. To that end, I spend time working on the humans’ skills and techniques as well as the dog’s.

Training: Skills and Behaviors

Foundational Skills are the bedrock. Once a dog and owner master these skills, learning new skills and modifying behavior becomes much easier. Learning Additional Skills can deepen the bond between dog and owner, and increase the enjoyment of a walk for both parties. To resolve In Home Behavior issues, we will incorporate Foundational Skills into exercises and routines targeted at the specific behavior.

Other behavioral issues & training topics:

– leash reactivity
– food aggression
– excessive barking
– chewing shoes, railings, chairs, rugs, etc
– games & puzzles
– ramps and stairs, selection & usage
– socializing abused/neglected animals
– eating of their own feces
– chasing the lawn mower
– driveway behavior for incoming cars
– treadmills, selection & usage

Training: General Information

Training is not magic, nor instant. It takes time. Not every dog learns at the same pace. Just like people, some love school and others may need more encouragement and exposure to a wider set of techniques to help them succeed. Even the fastest learners usually need additional practice – homework. Your dog’s success will depend, in part, on you. I will teach your dog the desired skills/behaviors, and I will teach you the methodology used to achieve those results so that you can confidently continue to reinforce what they have learned in a positive way.

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