We teach your family benevolent leadership - no, you don't have to be a bully to get your dog to do what you want. Being calm and patient will help you communicate with your dog in a way he can understand.

We help you work with your dog's unique personality and use training to build a bond based on trust and respect.

Our approach uses truly gentle, non-aggressive techniques and positive reinforcement. We offer practical training that covers real-life situations and environments.

Positive reinforcement is defined as adding something valuable (such as play, praise, food, toys) that will increase the probability that a response will occur again. For example, when you call your dog and he comes, you reward with play, praise or food.

Why use positive reinforcement?

• It teaches your dog what you want instead of punishing what you don't want.
• It makes training more enjoyable for humans and dogs.
• It makes your dog want to learn. Dogs are not afraid to offer new behaviors and attempt to learn new things.
• It builds your relationship with your dog.
• Everyone can do it; you don't have to be a linebacker.
• Dogs, like people, do not learn when they are in pain or afraid.

So, when the dog does what you ask, you praise and reward with something of value. The valuable item can be food, praise, play, toys and even attention. You must know what is valuable to your dog!