My Philosophy...


My vision is to: reduce the number of dogs surrendered to dog shelters, help dogs currently in shelters become more adoptable, and assist owners of rescued dogs with their behavior problems.

My mission is to fulfill this vision using a balanced approach of: proper diet, exercise, communication, and leadership skills based upon trust and respect, thereby helping dogs lead a fully enriched life of physical health, mental stimulation, and emotional stability.

H.E.L.P Defined

Home Schooling for Dogs: All the training occurs where you need it most - usually in your own home. I have assisted clients at dog parks, pet stores, the beach, in the car, etc.

Evaluate, Educate, and Empower:

• Evaluation: I evaluate your dog's: temperament, routines, behavior, and interactions with family, other animals, strangers, etc.
• Education:I educate the family about: your dog's body language, behavior, and the best way to communicate with your dog.
• Empowerment:I give you the skills needed to become good dog trainers and even better dog owners.

Leading by Example is an important part of my training program. You will see for yourself how my techniques actually work! I then coach you on how to properly apply the same techniques to get the results you want.

Positive Reinforcement is a fancy term for: rewarding good behaviors and ignoring/redirecting bad behaviors. Rewards include: verbal praise, petting, toy play, rest, and sometimes I use treats too.