Obedience and Manners
Go Beyond Basic Commands
Does your dog pull on the leash, jump on guests, or just not listen? You’re not alone. My approach to obedience goes beyond just teaching “sit” and “stay.” I teach your dog to think and make good choices, so you’re not constantly repeating commands. We’ll build reliable manners and impulse control that work in your home and in the real world, creating a dog you can truly enjoy anywhere.
My obedience programs are designed to give you a calm, respectful dog who understands boundaries. We will work together in your home to address your specific goals, which often include:
- Foundation Commands: Mastering Sit, Down, Stay, and the Place command for a calm, structured home.
- Polite Leash Walking: Ending the pulling, lunging, and reactivity so you can enjoy stress-free walks.
- Essential Manners: Stopping jumping, nipping, counter surfing, and stealing food.
- Impulse Control: Teaching your dog to think before they act—no more bolting through doors or chasing everything that moves.
- Calm Greetings: How to have your dog greet guests and strangers politely without overwhelming them.
- Crate Training: Building a positive association with the crate so your dog sees it as a calm, safe space.
My Goal: A Thinking Dog - Not a Robot
Many trainers focus on making a dog follow commands. I focus on changing your dog’s state of mind.
Using a balanced approach, I teach your dog how to be calm and how to make good decisions on their own. This is the key to true obedience. You’ll get a dog that doesn’t just “listen when told” but understands how to behave in everyday life, whether you’re at home, at a park, or visiting friends.
My obedience programs are designed to give you a calm, respectful dog who understands boundaries. We will work together in your home to address your specific goals, which often include:
Support That Guarantees Progress
My training packages include a unique support system. After our one-on-one session, I’ll give you specific homework. As you practice, you’ll send me short videos, and I’ll review them and give you detailed feedback. If you’ve mastered the skill, I’ll give you new exercises. This means you are always making progress and don’t have to wait for our next session to get help.
Obedience and Manners
Go Beyond Basic Commands
Does your dog pull on the leash, jump on guests, or just not listen? You’re not alone. My approach to obedience goes beyond just teaching “sit” and “stay.” I teach your dog to think and make good choices, so you’re not constantly repeating commands. We’ll build reliable manners and impulse control that work in your home and in the real world, creating a dog you can truly enjoy anywhere.
My obedience programs are designed to give you a calm, respectful dog who understands boundaries. We will work together in your home to address your specific goals, which often include:
- Foundation Commands: Mastering Sit, Down, Stay, and the Place command for a calm, structured home.
- Polite Leash Walking: Ending the pulling, lunging, and reactivity so you can enjoy stress-free walks.
- Essential Manners: Stopping jumping, nipping, counter surfing, and stealing food.
- Impulse Control: Teaching your dog to think before they act—no more bolting through doors or chasing everything that moves.
- Calm Greetings: How to have your dog greet guests and strangers politely without overwhelming them.
- Crate Training: Building a positive association with the crate so your dog sees it as a calm, safe space.
My Goal: A Thinking Dog - Not a Robot
Many trainers focus on making a dog follow commands. I focus on changing your dog’s state of mind.
Using a balanced approach, I teach your dog how to be calm and how to make good decisions on their own. This is the key to true obedience. You’ll get a dog that doesn’t just “listen when told” but understands how to behave in everyday life, whether you’re at home, at a park, or visiting friends.
My obedience programs are designed to give you a calm, respectful dog who understands boundaries. We will work together in your home to address your specific goals, which often include:
Support That Guarantees Progress
My training packages include a unique support system. After our one-on-one session, I’ll give you specific homework. As you practice, you’ll send me short videos, and I’ll review them and give you detailed feedback. If you’ve mastered the skill, I’ll give you new exercises. This means you are always making progress and don’t have to wait for our next session to get help.