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Our Philosophy:
As a child, I found it easy to relate to animals. My mother
used to say that I liked to talk to the dog more than I liked
to talk to people. She was right. I was very shy, but not
around our pets which included dogs, cats, guinea pigs,
gerbils, parakeets, lizards and fish. If I sometimes felt ill
at ease with people, I always felt relaxed and myself around
animals. They gave me unconditional love and acceptance and
never judged me.
One of my goals as a dog trainer is to teach my students to
relate to their dogs ina way that is appropriate, satisfying
and enriching for for both dog and owner. People need to see
their dogs for what they are, understand and work with their
temperament, personality and demeanor. When I introduce a new
behavior to an owner and his or her dog, some are skeptical
that they and/or their dog will 'never get it.' However, they
always 'get it' and when they do it is incredibly gratifying
for everyone. Dog training provides a great life lesson.
Our training is reward based. We use food rewards the majority
of the time. One school of thought believes that this leads to
a dependency on food for proper behavior. As the dog becomes
conditioned to verbal and physical cues from its owner, food
rewards are gradually faded out. Dogs love food. It is life to
them and when training a new behavior, it keeps them motivated
and happy. Training sessions are kept short, fun and are
tailored to fit each dog and owner. One of our roles is to
help you discover what it is that best motivates your dog.
My hope is that your life can be as enriched as mine has been
by dogs and that you can experience the child-like joy that a
healthy relationship with your dog can bring. I have benefited
from the highest level of experience, instruction and
inspiration and would like to pass that on to you during the
journey you take with your dog.
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