Services :

Behavior Problem Solving

The correct method for a dog tends to be based on the lifestyle of the owner.

House calls work better with dogs whose owners work from home, are retired, or are stay at home parents. This is mostly due to the dog's primary owner having the time to reinforce each behavior as needed. Progress is slower for families who do not have as much time to practice the routines during the training phase.

Board and train programs are more helpful for people who have busy schedules or are going away. The training is done in a shorter time span and allows the owner to continue routines that are established through the training process. At times it helps new mothers or older dogs that need a break from puppy.

- Dog to Dog Aggression
- Aggression towards People
- Possession and Territorialism
- Separation Anxiety
- Compulsive Behaviors
- Fears and Phobias
- Timid or Shy Behavior

- Jumping

- Chewing

- Evaluations
- Attention, Communication, and Body Language
- Recovering from Prior Abuse, Neglect, and Mistreatment
- Desensitization and Therapy
- Puppy Development and Socialization
- Leaving and Greeting your Companion
- Crate Training and Housebreaking
- Pack Mentality and Sibling Rivalry for Multi-Dog Families
- Dogs and Children
- Exercise, Enrichment, and Games

something else? ... just ask

- Training is based on one hour sessions in your home.
- Household routines, activities and management are discussed.

- Some pet owners only need one or two consultations. More serious behavior problems may require multiple sessions are over a period of 6-8 weeks to allow time for practice and review.

Training is done in a shorter time span and allows the owner to continue routines that are established through the training process

All board and train programs are done in my home instead of a large training facility. This way your dog learns to behave in the same type of environment he lives in, a home.

On the day of drop off we discuss what your expectations are and the focus of training. At the end of the program you will receive a behavior book with written material to follow as homework.

All dogs go home with a CD containing pictures and video of their stay.

The extended program is tailored for advandced obedience and modifying severe behavioral problems including aggression and anxiety.

Enjoy every day with your canine companion using natural communication techniques. It's more than obedience; it's a relationship.

Your dog learns not to beg, to stop counter surfing, to stay off of the furniture, and how to greet guests politely at the door.

We address gaining attention through eye-contact to ask, instead of demanding through wining, pawing, barking, and/or pushing.

Learning about body awareness teaches our companions to avoid bumping into us and pushing through us.

Every program is tailored for you and your companion's needs.

Basic Obedience and Greetings
- SIT, DOWN, STAY, WAIT, COME, GIVE
- HEEL - To walk politely on a leash without pulling

- OFF - To keep four paws on the ground, no jumping or pawing
- LEAVE IT - To ignore a distraction
- EASY- To be more gentle

Escalating Distractions
- Introducing distractions when your companion is ready for a new challenge.
- Distractions include both stationary and moving toys, food on various surfaces, other dogs and people in the environment.

Constructive Games and Enrichment
- Interaction that involves the entire family and expands your companion's knowledge of obedience.
- Includes find it, hide and seek, relay recall, catch, soccer, and more.

Service tasks are not just for service dogs, they are commands used in many households.

Do you have a hard time bending? Bad back or bad knees?

Teach your companion to BRING you what you need.