As the puzzle pieces come together, clients begin to see meaningful changes: reduced, calmer behavior, and a dog who is more content, confident, and enriched.

Trainers use treats not just because we are nice, but because science proves it works!

Dog trainers plant the seed. Pet parents are the water that enables their dog to grow.

“We don’t teach positively just because we’re nice – but because we deeply understand the fallout and consequences of punishment in training”.

When training our furry friends, we often rely on the simple command “no” to correct unwanted behavior. However, this approach can be less effective than we might think.

Many times we are asked what kind of treats we use because most dogs we work with, even picky eaters, eagerly gobble down our treats!

Ash loved us. We loved how Ash loved us. Because that’s what Ash did.

Our dog, Chase, is very dog selective, and has been since the day we adopted him. He would bark and lunge at any dog he thought was a threat. (Side note: this is how most trainers get started in the profession, with their own "project" dog.)

Our dogs (and other pets) spend countless hours waiting for us to come home from work, the movies, our kids’ ball games or recitals. We then take them for a walk around the block, plop down a bowl of food, and call it a night.

How can a professional, who has an education in animal behavior, hours of hands-on experience, and an unlimited amount of scientific data at their fingertips, use "tools" that make a dog's reactivity worse?