Private training

Private sessions in your home or neighborhood.  This level of service not only affords owners convenience, but also allows for efficient training of pet specific issues as they happen in their natural environment.  One-on-one sessions tailored specifically for you and your dog sets everyone up for success.  Explaining the how’s and why’s from the dog’s point of view will help you communicate in a way the dog understands naturally.  I rely on current - scientifically proven methods to guide each client toward their training goals while simultaneously creating a special bond with their dog.  I would like to show you how to have fun with your dog, and empower them to show you how brilliant they can be!  

Puppy training 101

I just LOVE puppies!  Watching a puppy grow and thrive in his new environment is very rewarding for me.  My comprehensive puppy plan incorporates dog psychology and fear free - choice based learning to effectively achieve long lasting results.  This methodology honors a puppy’s natural instincts while simultaneously building mutual trust and appreciation.  We will cover all aspects of puppy life during our time together.  Some examples include: crate training, sleeping quarters, environmental enrichment, potty training, socializing, basic cues, and cooperative care handling.   Whether you are just starting to think about adding a puppy to your family or already have a new addition, I would love to help you enjoy every moment of puppyhood!  

behavior modification

Behavior modification refers to any undesirable behavior you wish to resolve.  Some are simply common dog behaviors that you do not care for so fixing them is just a matter of training an acceptable alternative behavior.  A few examples of common unwanted dog behaviors are: jumping, begging, barking, chewing inappropriate items, and counter surfing. 

More complex behaviors require an in-depth understanding of dog psychology and potential causes of aberrant behavior.  These problems can stem from genetic pre dispositions, lack of early socialization, trauma, medical conditions, confusion/frustration etc.  Some examples include: separation anxiety, dog-dog reactivity, fear towards people or other environmental stimuli, leash reactivity, fence fighting, and resource guarding.  A custom behavior modification program will create a new, more pleasant conditioned emotional response for your beloved friend. 

Children, Babies, and pups, oh my!

Kids will be kids and dogs will be dogs… however, establishing some ground rules for successfully living together is crucial.  And, knowing what to teach your children about appropriate dog handling and play is key.  There are many simple ways to foster a loving relationship between children and dogs. I provide education about the important subtle cues a dog offers when feeling tired, stressed, or overwhelmed and how to take that information and turn it into a body language dialogue so everyone feels safe.