We use our own training techniques based on the natural drives of each individual dog. We don't believe any one single method works well for all dogs and its important to make adjustments as the dog develops during the learning process. Food training may be a good approach for some baby puppies, but will not produce the best long term results for most dogs. We also have to make adjustments for the owners natural abilities as well. Our training is balanced with proven results.

It seems we specialize in working with those breeds others might often turn away. We accept all breeds and all problems.

Imagine going to a class with a group of 10 dogs and inexperienced owners with the same problems you might be having or much worse. Classes are not the optimal environment to learn in, it is better to teach the dog basic concepts in a calm controlled setting. Once the skills are mastered you can always find your own distractions for advancing the dogs abilities. One on One private training is the best choice as we can focus on you, tailor the training for you and your dog.

Our experience with dog aggression towards other animals is more often than not traced back to a bad experience at a young age with another dog. It is impossible to predict the outcome when a group of puppy's are allowed to intermingle with inexperienced owners. However we do know that puppy's will display dominant play behavior and a seemingly harmless little scrap or posturing can be harmful. Because Socialization occurs naturally, as you, your family, and guests interact with the puppy and as you take the puppy to other places the puppy will learn from you about how it should act in different situations . We offer Private Puppy Consults for pups under 4 months of age.

Like us a dog is constantly learning, even older dogs can learn new tricks. While training can occur at any age, the optimal time for formal training is as early as 4 months of age. We highly recommend our Puppy Consults for those under 4 months.

Often we are taught to give the dog time to bond with you, yet the very first time you meet your new dog he is learning about you and how you expect him/her to act. What actions (behaviors) work and which don't work to get the dog what it wants. Teaching the dog will actually enhance and speed up the bonding process. We recommend that you begin training as quickly as possible to correctly shape your pets behavior.

Believing unwanted behaviors will get better with age is a common trap. Most of these unwanted behaviors are natural and rewarding to the dog, resulting in them growing into the problem not growing out of it. The foundation of our Puppy program is teaching you how to block unwanted behaviors and shape these natural behaviors into positive actions.

We understand just how disturbing this can be, your not alone, 80% of our consults are for aggression/reactivity based issues. The good news is we have a great track record of resolving aggression/reactivity issues. Once you understand the cause and apply proper management techniques aggression can be eliminated or at the very least controlled, surprisingly within one or two sessions!

While exercise and engagement with your pet is important. It more important for you to show the dog how healthy engagement occurs rather than doing more in an effort to tire them out. This is a vicious cycle, creating Healthy Boundaries is the answer. 

Trainers often sell to clients the idea that a Heel, Sit, Down, Stay & Come class will eliminate other behavioral issues. When in reality those classes are generally modeled after AKC testing that has little to do with "Living with your Dog" in the real world. While I do want my K-9 companion to come when called or not drag me down the road those obedience actions have little to do with creating Healthy Boundaries.  We base All of our lessons on creating boundaries so you are able to live in a more Natural way with your pet.