Question 1

What kind of dog training do you do?

Accepted Answer

We started with behavior modification, focusing on aggressive and reactive dogs, and that will always hold a special place in our work. We love to help dogs learn how to navigate the world with less fear and frustration. We have also been very successful in teaching anxious, insecure dogs to be more confident and stress resilient. We spend a lot of time teaching both basic obedience and advanced obedience for therapy dog certification. We are also active in livestock herding. After seeing  an almost immediate response from some of our dogs taking up herding, we started working with other dogs on herding foundation. Because you have to teach a dog to learn before you can teach a dog new tricks! Ultimately, we just want to help dogs and owners navigate the world more easily, together.

Question 2

What does your training program look like?

Accepted Answer

Well, what does your dog look like? A training plan should be unique for each dog, taking into account their behaviors, environment, and learning style. There's no one-size-fits all in dog training! We like to learn the dog — how they behave, what they excel at, what they struggle with — by speaking to you and observing your dog. We understand that every dog needs something different and each dog learns differently. We need to embrace the differences in our dogs if we want the training to be successful. The steps to crafting the training plan:
1 Understand your goals and perspective over what your dog needs
2 Observing and creating a holistic picture of your dog's behavior, abilities, and gaps that may exist
3 Figuring out what works for your dog
4 Consistency and rehearsal plan

Question 3

What is your training style?

Accepted Answer

We don’t like labels. If you’re focusing on labels like “force free” or “aversive control”, you’re not listening to the dog. So rather than labeling, we’re going to observe and dog and let their behavior tell us what will work best for them. But we do use a science-backed approach. With deep understanding of canine neurobiology and psychology, we adapt to the dog’s behavior to progress our training while building a foundation for longterm success. We focus a lot on giving dogs the autonomy to make their own decisions, while guiding them to the more positive decisions. Instead of lunging and barking at another passing dog, lets heel, sit, and make eye contact with our handler! We believe this helps your dog be able to better manage themselves as they navigate new situations.

Question 4

What kind of dogs do you work with?

Accepted Answer

All kinds, big or small! We believe that all dogs deserve training — both so they can experience the world with less stress, and for safety. There’s nothing more dangerous than an uncontrollable dog when facing an emergency or risk to you or your dog’s safety. It’s less about the dog’s physical appearance (size or breed) and more about what type of learning works best for your dog.

Question 5

How long does training take?

Accepted Answer

Each dog is different. After your training plan is developed and we start working with your dog, we will assess their learning style. Just like humans, dogs have different learning styles and we’re experienced with adapting programs for different kinds of dogs. This, in combination with your dogs’ strengths and weaknesses, will help us provide better estimates for how long training will take.

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