Training With Respect & Understanding
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A Comprehensive Home Study Program
Including Helpful Phone Consultations
    Wouldn't it be nice to get assistance from a long-time trainer and Behavior Specialist who helps you sort though all
    of the conflicting information that is out there about training your dog? Our Furry Friends motto is "Training With
    Respect and Understanding." This covers the relationship between you and your dog, as well as between you and
    me. I truly care about helping you and your dog.

    Please look over the list of available online courses to see if you and your dog could benefit from the topics that
    are covered. Each course includes 1 or more phone consultations to help you with the issues and challenges that
    are specific to you and your dog. For information on costs go to Prices.  Please contact me if you have any
    questions or concerns.


    AVAILABLE 4-WEEK E-MAIL CLASSES with TELEPHONE CONSULTATIONS:

    Becoming the Leader of Your Pack
  • Learn How to Change a Few Basic Habits Regarding How You as a Leader Controls Space
  • Change Pushy Demanding Behaviors in Simple Humane Ways
  • Gain Control Through a Few Basic Obedience Exercises
  • Use Play to Train Good Manners
    Puppy Manners & Issues
  • Start on a Solid Foundation of Attention Work
  • Help Your Puppy Walk Calmly on Leash
  • Teach a Sit to Meet & Greet People
  • Train Your Puppy Right From the Start To Perform a Reliable Recall (i.e. COME WHEN CALLED)
    Good Manners
  • Incorporate a Strong "SIT TO SAY 'PLEASE' Program" Into Your Day-to-Day Life with Your Dog
  • Teach Calm Leash Walking & Heel
  • Train a Solid "WAIT" at Gates & Doors & Learn About Other Ways That Leaders Control Space
  • Improve Your Dog's Polite Greeting Skills Especially at the Front Door!!
    Building a Reliable Recall
  • Start on a Solid Foundation of Attention Work . . . Add Distractions To Help Your Dog Improve
  • Learn How to Set Up Successful Training Scenarios for Teaching "COME" When Called . . .
    Including How NOT to Give Optional Commands
  • Increase Distance & Vary Locations of Your Training Practice . . . Slow But Sure Wins the Race!!
  • Learn Emergency Recall Tips

    Helping the Cautious Canine
  • Learn How to Change Your Dog's Inner Emotional State About a Certain Stimulus
  • Use the Concept of Baby Steps!
  • Know When to Nudge Your Dog Into a Difficult Situation and When to Back Off
  • Become Aware of Your Dog's Trigger Point and Know How to Keep Them Below It As Much As Possible
  • Have Your New Skills Become Second Nature
  • Use the Gradient Circle to Help Your Dog Feel More Comfortable With Someone
  • Do's and Don'ts
  • Use of Calming Signals and Basic Obedience