BASIC TRAINING METHODS

Lots of praise and recognition for those good behaviors your dog sends your way
You'll learn how to incorporate basic manners into your dog's day-to-day lifestyle
You'll learn the proper use of voice commands and hand signals
Only humane training methods are used - No jerking on the leash, no choke chains, prong, pinch or electric collars or any device that hurts animals
Your training is specialized to meet the needs of both the 2-legged and the 4-legged participants

Janice will help you to obtain desirable behaviors by:
Showing you how to read your dog's behavior
Showing you how your dog reads YOU
How to use timing, motivation and consistency to establish a loving bond between you and your dog

Please feel free to let me know your expectations of our partnership for working with your loved dog. I believe that you as the dog parent and I as the trainer, need to work together to obtain your desired results. It is my responsibility to help you understand, translate and modify your dog’s reactions or behaviors.

My most successful clients are the ones that don’t say to me that they simply want me to come to their home and train their dog. The most successful human/dog partnerships I’ve been honored to be a part of are the ones where the owner takes the time to understand why their dog(s) are doing what they’re doing and what role they have in their dog’s behaviors and reactions.

Please understand I cannot resolve some behavior problems without your participation. For some behavioral issues, your dog(s) cannot be simply trained: they must also be understood by you. If you just want to hand over the leash and tell me to do the job for you, then guess what? In most cases, your dog will listen to me, but probably will become more reactive with you if you do not understand what your dog is communicating. When I’m able to get an owner to recognize that the biggest variable in their dog’s behavior is their own reaction to it, then the pieces generally fall into place quickly. It is my job to make sure you understand the part you play in your dog’s behavior.

Many clients ask how I would resolve a particular problem. I wish there was one answer or some fairy dust I could sprinkle over a dog so their “issues” could be resolved immediately. Yes, some issues can be resolved very quickly. For others, the solution depends on so many variables such as the dog’s personality, his breed, the family’s lifestyle, how long the behavior has been going on, as well as the attempts already made to resolve the situation. Sometimes what works for one dog and/or family, does not work for another. This is why personalized private training with me can be very helpful, rewarding, cost-effective and productive. Together we will key in on what is most important to you, what your desired results are and what is the best way to get there for your dog and for you.

Training your dog is neither time consuming nor difficult. I strive to make it fun, easy and quick for both you and your dog. But please remember, it’s a partnership. It’s my job to help you understand your dog and it’s your job to learn to understand what your dog is communicating to you and how your reactions to it will ensure a lifetime of harmonious living. I can’t wait to meet your loved dog!