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lead trainer
Our lead trainer has over 10 years of experience in supporting reactivity, overstimulation, histories of neglect—and of course the basics, like leash-pulling, barking and jumping. Having worked with countless breeds, concerns and personalities, we’ve learned that our differences are actually not so different.
Every owner comes to us with the same desire: to build healthier habits with their dog. That’s why we call our method lifestyle training: our purpose is to help you build a lifestyle of trust and clear communication.
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accountability
The general goal of training is to teach your dog to be accountable to your expectations of them. But your dog has expectations of you, too. In order to hold your dog accountable for behaviours, they need to trust that you’re accountable to them for adequate activity, stimulation and affection. Our training programs will teach you how to identify these unique needs and the ways that your dog communicates if they aren’t being met.
boundaries
Clearly communicated boundaries are a tool of accountability. When you know what’s expected of one another—and how to guide your dog when those needs aren’t met—you both feel respected and safe. Some people have the fear that setting boundaries will harm their relationship with their dog, but we promise you the opposite is true. Boundaries boost your dog’s confidence by reducing ambiguity in your relationship.
consistency
Consistency is the not-so-secret ingredient in building new habits. Your dog is excellent at picking up on patterns, so think of being consistent as being reliable. When they can rely on a certain behaviour (positive or negative) being followed by a certain response, they'll start to embrace that pattern with you.