Dog Training and Behavior

Private Consults

Basic Dog Training

Helping a dog live in our human world can take some doing. What do you need your dog to learn in order to fit in happily with your life, your family? Let me help you teach your dog the skills and habits that will help it become the family member you deserve!

From problem to partner

You can take your dog anywhere. He walks nicely on leash, lies down next to you at the local coffee shop, ignores other dogs and is a calm member of the family.

That’s the dream. The reality is that he dashes out the door and does not come when called. The neighbors laugh about who is taking who for a walk when they see you. He begs while you are eating dinner and steals your socks.

I can help you with all of these …. By teaching you to teach your dog what you want him to do. I’ll help you learn to watch his paws and your cues…. to teach him to be the family member you want. Here are some of the issues I can help you with…

Difficult Behaviors

We can help with modifying unwanted behavior. Using methods
that are kind, we help the dog change without force or fear.

When it’s not about simple training…

We all thought we got a dog who can handle anything. But it doesn’t always turn out that way. We can help with modifying unwanted behavior using methods that are kind, helping the dog change without force or fear. I particularly love helping fearful, reactive, over-aroused or shy dogs learn that life can be lots of fun. I have had dogs like this. I can empathize with your concern and can help you with…

Puppy!!!

Puppies are always learning... exploring and experimenting with what works and what doesn't. There are so many things they need to learn in order to live happily with us. I can help you help them want to learn... and learn what you want them to learn!

Puppy!!!

Puppies are always learning... exploring and experimenting with what works and what doesn't. There are so many things they need to learn in order to live happily with us. I can help you help them want to learn... and learn what you want them to learn!

When the excitement turns to frustration…

A new puppy… new, exciting times… soft fur and lots of play. But then you need to deal with the pee on the floor, the puppy who runs away and those sharp little teeth…

There are so many things puppies need their humans to help them learn. I can help you with that. Having just been through puppyhood with my dog, I can help you with all of the issues and I can help you set priorities for working toward your goals….