With force-free, science based training I help your dog learn to not to unwanted behaviors andto do wanted behaviors!
03/24/2025
What do you think? Think about getting cut off in traffic. Can we train ourselves to not jump? No. BUT, we can train ourselves to deep breath instead of yelling at the driver. Same w/ our dogs. Let's train them to use that Spark energy on playing a chase, catch, eat game with us instead of reacting! We can do this w/ our dogs in every situation in which their Spark is ignited. Trying to squelch it or erase it is an exercise in futility. Turn that energy it onto something safe, appropriate and fun! Change potentially negative, stressful, fear or anger based energy onto something useful, productive and that might, over time, help your dog feel more safe, calm and confident in their busy, bustling overstimulating lives! Skills are helpful but we need to address our dog's underlying PERCEPTIONS before we can make deep, lasting transformative change. A dog who sees a squirrel and heels away w/ their human is impressive but this poor pup will still want to chase the squirrel. Let's figure out creative ways to redirect him but through exercising the same behaviors involved in chasing a squirrel! Reach out to learn more!
