My goal is to help families stay together. I use only the most compassionate & scientifically proven long-term effective techniques. There is absolutely no use of physical force or intimidation. I believe that training should be safe & enjoyable for all involved. Behavior modification, whether the dog needs a little brushing up on his manners, or is experiencing more complicated behaviors, can be both when kind, effective methods are combined with a relationship-based training program.
When we bring a dog into our lives, we become a team, and our dogs look to us for guidance, support & acceptance. It is our job to build & maintain that relationship. Training is more than just about having a well behaved dog; it's about building & maintaining mutual trust between Dog & Human. Respecting our dogs and applying gentle teaching methods, encourages them to trust their humans & the world around them, allowing them be the happy, healthy dogs they deserve to be.
I use only the most humane, and scientifically & empirically proven long-term effective techniques. We move at your dog's pace, so that he can gain the confidence needed to live in a human world. There is absolutely no use of physical force or intimidation.
Tools / Techniques We May Use
Flat collar Food
Martingale collar Toys
Vibration collar (deaf dogs; long distance recall; Play
other specific behaviors for dogs who readily take to it) Praise
No-pull harness Affection
Walking harness Giving dog space
Head halter (for dogs who readily take to it) Clicker
Leash Verbal reward marker
Long line Verbal non-reward marker
Tether Whistle (recall; long distance recall;
Crate other specific behaviors; for dogs
X-pen who readily take to it)
Thunder-shirts / wraps Muzzle
Calming caps
Tools / Techniques We Will Not Use
Pinch / prong collar Chin scuffing
Choke chain Harsh / menacing verbal reprimands
Nylon choke collar / slip collar Growling
Spray / citronella collars Starvation
Leash corrections Squirt bottles
Shake cans Rubbing nose in potty accidents
Static mats Spray / citronella canisters (with the exception
Spanking / hitting / kicking / jabbing of learning how to use them for your & your
Alpha rolls pet's protection when & out & about)
Scuffing / scruff shake Hanging
When we bring a dog into our lives, we become a team, and our dogs look to us for guidance, support & acceptance. It is our job to build & maintain that relationship. Training is more than just about having a well behaved dog; it's about building & maintaining mutual trust between Dog & Human. Respecting our dogs and applying gentle teaching methods, encourages them to trust their humans & the world around them, allowing them be the happy, healthy dogs they deserve to be.
I use only the most humane, and scientifically & empirically proven long-term effective techniques. We move at your dog's pace, so that he can gain the confidence needed to live in a human world. There is absolutely no use of physical force or intimidation.
Tools / Techniques We May Use
Flat collar Food
Martingale collar Toys
Vibration collar (deaf dogs; long distance recall; Play
other specific behaviors for dogs who readily take to it) Praise
No-pull harness Affection
Walking harness Giving dog space
Head halter (for dogs who readily take to it) Clicker
Leash Verbal reward marker
Long line Verbal non-reward marker
Tether Whistle (recall; long distance recall;
Crate other specific behaviors; for dogs
X-pen who readily take to it)
Thunder-shirts / wraps Muzzle
Calming caps
Tools / Techniques We Will Not Use
Pinch / prong collar Chin scuffing
Choke chain Harsh / menacing verbal reprimands
Nylon choke collar / slip collar Growling
Spray / citronella collars Starvation
Leash corrections Squirt bottles
Shake cans Rubbing nose in potty accidents
Static mats Spray / citronella canisters (with the exception
Spanking / hitting / kicking / jabbing of learning how to use them for your & your
Alpha rolls pet's protection when & out & about)
Scuffing / scruff shake Hanging