DOG TRAINING / private lessons ~ Life is so much easier and more enjoyable when your dog has good manners and basic obedience skills. PUPPY TRAINING / private lessons ~ Training and behavior advice tailored especially for young pups. LIVE VIDEO CONSULTATIONS ~ No matter where you're located, I'm just a Zoom Meeting or phone call away when you need answers fast.
Social distancing doesn't mean you can't get the help you need. BEHAVIOR CONSULTATIONS ~ Let's work on resolving those worrisome and frustrating problems so you can enjoy life more fully with your dog. My dog training business was established in 1991, first in WI and then in VA. In 2015, I moved back to my hometown area of NY/CT, and am happy to be working with people and their pets here!
I enjoy teaching people as much as I do dogs, and am very attentive to your needs and goals for your pet. Who cares how I think a dog should behave -- you're the one living with your dog! But it is important to me that every pet owner experiences as much joy and quality time as possible with their furry friends.
Social distancing doesn't mean you can't get the help you need. BEHAVIOR CONSULTATIONS ~ Let's work on resolving those worrisome and frustrating problems so you can enjoy life more fully with your dog. My dog training business was established in 1991, first in WI and then in VA. In 2015, I moved back to my hometown area of NY/CT, and am happy to be working with people and their pets here!
I enjoy teaching people as much as I do dogs, and am very attentive to your needs and goals for your pet. Who cares how I think a dog should behave -- you're the one living with your dog! But it is important to me that every pet owner experiences as much joy and quality time as possible with their furry friends.
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My dog training business was established in 1991, first in WI and then in VA.
In 2015, I moved back to my hometown area of NY / CT, and am happy to be working with people and their pets here!
I enjoy teaching people as much as I do dogs, and am very attentive to your needs and goals for your pet.
Who cares how I think a dog should behave -- you're the one living with your dog!
My goal is to help each pet owner experience the best possible relationship with their furry friend, building a path to clear communication and a joyful working partnership.
In 2015, I moved back to my hometown area of NY / CT, and am happy to be working with people and their pets here!
I enjoy teaching people as much as I do dogs, and am very attentive to your needs and goals for your pet.
Who cares how I think a dog should behave -- you're the one living with your dog!
My goal is to help each pet owner experience the best possible relationship with their furry friend, building a path to clear communication and a joyful working partnership.
Life is so much easier and more enjoyable when your dog has good manners and basic obedience skills.
No matter the dog's age, I'll help you achieve your goals using gentle, effective training techniques.
Private, in-person dog training lessons are designed to meet the needs of you and your unique dog, whatever your goals are.
I'll suggest skills that make living with your dog easier and more pleasant, and will point out any early signs of trouble brewing, along with strategies to avoid those problems.
No matter the dog's age, I'll help you achieve your goals using gentle, effective training techniques.
Private, in-person dog training lessons are designed to meet the needs of you and your unique dog, whatever your goals are.
I'll suggest skills that make living with your dog easier and more pleasant, and will point out any early signs of trouble brewing, along with strategies to avoid those problems.
Yet here I am, urging you to buckle down right away with your puppy's education and socialization, even when they're cute and perfect and sweet and nothing whatsoever is wrong.
What's up with that?
As a trainer and behavior counselor for decades, I can tell you I've seen pretty much everything in the dog problem department.
It breaks my heart when pet owners and their dogs have to grapple with serious behavior problems, especially when many of these issues can be prevented with early training and guidance, proper socialization, along with early handling and confidence-building exercises.
What's up with that?
As a trainer and behavior counselor for decades, I can tell you I've seen pretty much everything in the dog problem department.
It breaks my heart when pet owners and their dogs have to grapple with serious behavior problems, especially when many of these issues can be prevented with early training and guidance, proper socialization, along with early handling and confidence-building exercises.
There's much you can do to increase the likelihood of the success, health, and happiness of your new pup if you think carefully about your choice beforehand.
I know how hard this is!
We're all susceptible to falling in love with a certain type or look of a dog, and our heart insists on this even if our choice isn't ideal for our actual lifestyle.
Seeking advice before selecting their furry new family member -- whether it's a purchase through a breeder, or an adoption through a rescue organization -- increases your chances of getting a great match for your family.
I know how hard this is!
We're all susceptible to falling in love with a certain type or look of a dog, and our heart insists on this even if our choice isn't ideal for our actual lifestyle.
Seeking advice before selecting their furry new family member -- whether it's a purchase through a breeder, or an adoption through a rescue organization -- increases your chances of getting a great match for your family.
Yup, dog problems happen.
Sometimes they're a mild nuisance, and sometimes they reach a level when quality of life is impacted for both pet owner and dog.
But even if the problem has been in place for a long time, chances are very good that significant improvement and even resolution is achievable.
And while some solutions are quick, others will require your time, patience, and dedication.
Smart management is often an important piece of the puzzle as well.
The point is, you don't need to just live with the problem behaviors!
Sometimes they're a mild nuisance, and sometimes they reach a level when quality of life is impacted for both pet owner and dog.
But even if the problem has been in place for a long time, chances are very good that significant improvement and even resolution is achievable.
And while some solutions are quick, others will require your time, patience, and dedication.
Smart management is often an important piece of the puzzle as well.
The point is, you don't need to just live with the problem behaviors!
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