I firmly believe that every dog and owner require a unique, personalized and creative approach when it comes to training techniques. I believe success comes from having a variety of tools in your tool belt and using the right combination for each dog and owner. I always start by assessing the dog's temperament and conducting an in-depth consultation to figure out which method will be most effective not just for the dog, but also for the owner. I take into consideration my client's personality tendencies as well as any physical limitations or disabilities. Once training begins, I remain open to changing and adjusting the strategy until we find the most effective path.

 

I have a variety of different philosophies which I draw on, including:

• Positive reinforcement/clicker training

• Psychology (as it applies to the animal/human relationship)

• Pack leader philosophy

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I believe the core of every relationship is love, and this is very evident in our relationships with our pets. Sometimes dogs don't understand our human expressions of love because dog communication is different from ours. I show my clients how to communicate with their dog in a language they can understand and facilitate trust by recognizing and acknowledging their dog's reactions. I also explain how dogs pick up on human emotions including anxiety, anger and fear and I teach my clients how to change their thoughts and emotions in order to communicate calmly and effectively with their dogs.