Best Foot Forward K9 Training

02/10/2024

Do you need immediate assistance to get your dog headed in the right direction?

Bring your struggles, questions, and goals for your dog. I'll help you create a game plan in a virtual coaching session.

DM to get started!

09/25/2023

Once you've decided on the right dog for you, it is a great idea to have a training plan in place before you bring your new dog home.

Not sure where to start? I'd love to help you build a game plan during a virtual coaching session. DM to get started!

09/23/2023

Trust me, I was a dog park regular once upon a time too. (no judgement!) I had a ton of behavioral problems with my dog. I didn't realize it at the time, but I was creating a dog who was stressed, anxious, had no impulse control, would bully other dogs, react on the leash, and that was just the beginning.

I hope you can learn from my mistakes! Do yourself and your dog a huge favor and take the time to find more meaningful, enriching, and intentionally engaging activities to do together. Today is a great day to start creating a stronger bond with your dog.

09/21/2023

Are you tired of repeatedly calling your dog to come inside from the yard, digging things out of the trash, or reacting to dogs on walks? E-collar training can help!

Want to know more? Send me a DM.

09/19/2023

Are you interested in giving your dog the opportunity to have a bigger, better life? E-collar training might be for you!

Questions? Drop them below.

09/01/2023

Hi!

I'm Amy Farmer - a dedicated trainer committed to helping your dog become a well-behaved and happy companion. My decade of work in animal rescue allowed me to witness firsthand the struggles dog owners face when trying to manage their furry companions.

After too many heartbreaking surrender stories due to behavior issues, I decided to dive deep into the world of dog training, spending years practicing and studying to figure out the most effective ways to communicate with our four-legged friends.

In 2017, I started my small business with a mission to help owners resolve their dog's bad behavior before it got out of hand.

Individualized attention and balanced training are a top priority for each and every dog I work with. With my customized training, I aim to empower owners with the right tools and techniques to reach their goals with their dogs.

So if you're struggling with your dog, don't worry - I'm here to help you put your best foot forward!

08/31/2023

I know what it is like to struggle with your dog. If you are willing to do the hard work, you can change the way you live with your dog.

08/30/2023

If you're struggling with your dog, please reach out!

I'd love to help you learn how to communicate better with your dog.

08/29/2023

There is a reason dogs can behave differently for a trainer than their owner. The trainer has a different relationship with the dog. Lots of structure, accountability, consistency, and consequences for inappropriate behavior.

When a dog is only with us for a short time, every moment counts in building a solid foundation. Once they go home, that is the true test. Can the owner stick to the new rules? If so, they will likely have the same success the trainer had. If not, the dog will likely go back to his old ways as well.

Our dogs don't need us to be perfect, but they do need us to be consistent.

08/28/2023

Simple adjustments to the way you live with your dog can allow you to enjoy them more!

08/27/2023

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08/25/2023

Your dog deserves your advocacy! ✨

08/24/2023

When I'm working on stationary commands like sit, down and place, my praise is very neutral. I don't want to excite the dog, cause him to break command, and need to be corrected. I save my excited praise for recall training, where I want the dog motivated to move towards me.

08/23/2023

Each time your dog ignores you calling her jumps on a guest, barks to be let out of the crate, or pulls you to meet another dog, you are giving her information about your relationship.

She is learning which rules will be enforced and which can be broken without consequence. It all adds up and before you know it, the little moments of naughty behavior turn into much larger issues.

08/22/2023

And always worth it!

08/21/2023

An important component that is commonly missed is being intentional about when and how you interact with your dog. It is easy to unintentionally reinforce unwanted behaviors.

For example, if your dog is nervous about or reactive to a dog/person/trash can/etc - petting and telling them "it's OK" will reinforce those feelings and encourage the behavior to continue.

08/20/2023

Most puppies are super food motivated. Use it to your advantage! Hand feeding/working for meals is a great way to build your relationship from day one.

08/19/2023

It's never too late to improve your relationship with your dog!

05/03/2023

Hey there!

I'm Amy Farmer - a dedicated trainer committed to helping your dog become a well-behaved and happy companion. My decade of work in animal rescue allowed me to witness firsthand the struggles dog owners face when trying to manage their furry companions.

After too many heartbreaking surrender stories due to behavior issues, I decided to dive deep into the world of dog training, spending years practicing and studying to figure out the most effective ways to communicate with our four-legged friends.

In 2017, I started my small business with a mission to help owners resolve their dog's bad behavior before it got out of hand.

Individualized attention and balanced training are a top priority for each and every dog I work with. That's why I only take in one dog at a time – hosting them in my home, where they are provided a personalized training experience of real-life situations, not just generic training drills.

With my customized training, I aim to empower owners with the right tools and techniques to reach their goals with their dogs.

So if you're struggling with your dog, don't worry - I'm here to help you put your best foot forward!

04/07/2023

We came to Amy for help with leash walking with our 18 month-old chocolate lab, we left training two weeks later, with so much more! Before training we would avoid putting Bailey on a leash because she would instantaneously pull, now we go walking at every opportunity! Bailey also does a much better job of other commands such as sit, down, place and here (recall). Amy is amazing, knowledgeable, and so easy to work with. I cannot say enough good things!

-Paulette

01/20/2023

Exceptional ... that is the word that comes to mind when thinking of the training Amy did for our adopted dog. She is very knowledgeable of all the aspects of training (physical, mental, and psychological) and includes them in her program to help ensure the best possible results. Her experience pays off ten fold in developing a skilled, under-control, well-mannered, and happy dog.

Additionally, she does a wonderful job including the family in the process and teaching us how to be good owners. She took our Wally (a 4 year old pointer-retriever mix, rescue) from being a good dog to being a very, very good dog, and provided us the path for him being every owner's desire in a K9 family member.

-Brad

12/27/2022

We absolutely loved our experience with Amy. Not only does our pup have a new set of tools for good behavior, but we also feel like we as owners are better equipped to be good dog paw-rents.

Amy kept us updated the whole way through social media posts and emails, and when we did our final lesson, we went home with everything we need, both behavioral and tangible, to keep up with the training. Can't recommend her enough!

-Megan

12/25/2022

Our dog is a 2 year old Shepherd mix. She went to Amy to work on resource guarding, stranger danger, mouthing, jumping and overall confidence.

When we picked her up after 2 weeks, we were really impressed by all she had learned in such a short time. You could also tell how much she trusted Amy.

When we got home, we felt equipped with the tools and knowledge to continue her education and apply appropriate corrections where needed.

-Lauren

12/24/2022

If you are struggling with reactivity on walks (barking, lunging, pulling) let's break it down into steps you can take action on today!

12/23/2022

My dog, Walter, is a German Shepherd / Malinois mix. Before training he had so much untrained energy. After picking up Walter, it was night and day. Amy was able to redirect his energy into training, teach Walter obedience, as well as educate me on how to continue training at home.

Amy was incredible! Extremely professional and always available for questions. I would recommend her services 100%.

-Wesley

12/22/2022

If you're ready to improve your dog's behavior, try these small changes. It happens quicker than you might think!

12/19/2022

I took my one year old pup Archie to Amy for training. I was blown away at how much he learned in two weeks.

Amy is an excellent trainer and I would not have wanted to take Archie anywhere else! I personally learned so much throughout having Archie there and while picking him up.

She is very hands on and wants them to succeed even after they are done with the program. Not only is your pup being set up for success, so are you.

Amy really takes the time after training to follow up and teach you what your pup has been taught throughout their stay with her. I loved the experience I had with Amy and so did Archie!

-Rachel