Brains, Bones and Behavior
Positive and practical solutions to canine behavior issues
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Positive and practical solutions to canine behavior issues
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Many, if not all, behavioral problems have a direct link to the dog’s physical, emotional and mental health. To be successful, any approach taken to address a behavioral problem must take into consideration the dog’s diet, exercise, general health and relationship with its owner.
We are more likely to recommend a stress detoxification program than a behavior modification program. We work closely with you and your vet in creating the dog of your dreams.
Our Philosophy
I use ethical and scientifically-based training methods. I believe that using the least invasive method promotes long-lasting results with your dog’s skills and encourages confidence in every situation. My goals as a trainer are to always listen to the client and the dog, strive to educate myself, ask questions of my peers and mentors, and ensure I am using the most positive and productive methods possible. I owe this to myself, the dogs I am training, the clients I teach, and the dog industry as a whole.
Group Classes
If you want to work on general issues, basic manners, or other things that many other people want to focus on as well, you can cover many of these things in a group environment. If you have more specific issues to focus on, then sometimes private training is the more effective option.
It's a great opportunity for your dog to learn how to focus on humans first and dogs second. If your dog gets overly excited about other dogs, group classes can sometimes be a great way to help temper that enthusiasm.
Training with your dog in a group class is a great way to build both of your skills, to have fun and to continue to strengthen the bond you've built with your dog.
Our group classes are limited to 4 dogs.
Day Training Available
Day training is for those who need to run errands while their dog is being trained. We offer one hour slots. Drop your dog off, go do your thing for 45 minutes, come back and review what the dog learned.
Private Lessons
We offer Private Lessons that meets once per week until you are satisfied that your dog can live comfortably in your world. In these lessons we will teach you how to train the foundations of all further training. We will also teach you how to stop problematic behaviors such as jumping, barking, nipping, rushing out the door, counter surfing and pulling on the leash.
During these basic private lessons we will work with your dog in our home, go for walks in our neighborhood and teach you how to deal with the distractions of our environment so that you can transfer those lessons to your environment.
Examples of training and behavior topics that we can help you with:
Housetraining
Puppy and adolescent mouthing and nipping
Excessive and/or inappropriate barking
Pulling on Leash
Not coming when called and related lack of reliability in response to your requests
Jumping up to greet
Basic manners and obedience
Advanced manners and obedience
Agility, tricks, CGC and Therapy Dog preparation
Destructive chewing
Child/Dog relations
Snake Avoidance
Teach your dog control and avoidance around snakes and other dangerous critters without the use of shock collars.
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