Our training philosophy focuses on CMR: communication, motivation and relationship. To set you up for success with your dog's training, here are five quick tips on things you should NEVER do when training. 1. Train when you're hungry, tired or distracted. You want your dog to be at his best, yet you're at your worst? It doesn't work like that. Your [...]
Many clients who reach out to us have real reservations when it comes to sending their dog to a board and train program. They've heard or read horror stories from other trainers who've neglected, injured or mistreated dogs in their care, and they've heard that training doesn't transfer to the owners. While this may sadly be true for other companies, it [...]
If you’re looking to add a puppy to your pack and want professional help, you’ve come to the right place. With our Puppy Selection Service, we can help you 1) Select a breed, 2) Choose a reputable breeder, and 3) Pick your puppy. Whether you're looking for a family companion, therapy dog, service dog or adventure buddy, the right puppy is [...]
In this article, we interview Kenzie from New York about her service dog, Maisie. Kenzie did online puppy lessons with us and then sent Maisie to us for a customized four week board & train. We're so honored to have such an amazing client and really enjoyed doing this interview with Kenzie! 1- What does Maisie do for you as your [...]
To better set our clients and their dogs up for success, in mid-2021 we simplified our Marker System from 4 marker words to 3 marker words. We are getting the same great results while making things simpler and easier for our clients to learn and maintain in the training process. What are markers Markers are words or sounds used to communicate [...]