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Force Free Dog Training for all ages (puppies through senior dogs), breeds and tasks 
No Shock, Prong or Choke…. EVER!
A righteous man cares for the needs of his animal, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel. Proverbs 12:10
There are as many ways to train a dog as there are to peel an onion. My method of choice is force free dog training. The idea is to work with a dog to gain trust and good relationship so as to make him/her think they are making you give them what they want….. your love and affection or a treat or their dinner or to be let out etc.
I approach dog training like I would approach employing workers in a job. Whether it is for basic obedience, Tricks, tasks or whatever you might need. The key is to figure out that which a dog most desires and use this as the currency to repay the dog for a job well done, not jumping, sitting politely, walking without pulling. We want to create a relationship where a dog WANTS to work for you not one that compels the dog to obey strictly through the fear of pain or unpleasant treatment. It is no different than having our own employment either under a tyrant boss that makes you think that you are always within a moment of being fired or one that encourages and appreciates yet holds us accountable to always do better.
Dog training has come so far since the 60s and 70s. We have many greats to thank for this, Norma Jeanne Laurette, Dr. Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, Patricia McConnell and many more. This method is fast becoming the one that makes better faster, more reliable competitors in many dog sports, obedience, conformation, agility, French Ring etc. This way the dog does most of the work not the people! They learn to think for themselves!
These 3 are off leash and want to be heeling perfectly. No harsh method needed!
No Force was used to teach Story to weave through my legs while we walk. Only marker training.
A word about punishment: Punishment is an important part of training but it does not have to be painful or scary. Punishment should be used appropriately and only if it is instructional.
AVSAB (American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior)
Behavior Modification
Including but not limited to…
- Aggression to Humans (up to Level 2 Dog Bite per Dr. Ian Dunbar Dog Bite Scale)
- Aggression to other Dogs (Subject to evaluation)
- Barking
- Bolting
- Chewing
- Crate Training
- Cue/Command Refusal
- Destructive Behaviors
- Digging
- Fearful Dogs
- House Training Issues
- Impulse Control
- Jumping
- Leash Pulling
- Mouthing
- Puppy Nipping
- Recall Refusal (Won’t come when called)
- Socialization
Classic Obedience and Manners
4 Levels of Obedience
Level 1: Manners, Sit, Down, Stand, Come Here, Leave It, Wait, Introduction to Sit & Down Stay, Loose Leash Walking, Introduction to Heeling at your Left Side. Level 1 Sampler Video
Level 2: Formal Heel (Left, Right & About Turns), Handler Footwork, Changes of Pace, Automatic Sit, Formal Sit & Down Stay with Distractions, Formal Come with Return to Heel (Finish), Figure 8 Heeling (Bonus: Place, Down at my Feet). Level 2 Sampler Video coming soon.
Level 3: Off Leash Non Verbal Hand Signal Only; Heeling (Left, Right, About & Left About Turns, Changes of Pace & Auto Sit), Stand for Exam, Stand Stay, Out of Sight Sit & Down Stay, Drop on Recall Level 2 Sampler Video coming soon.
Level 4: Off Leash Heeling Peak Performance, Moving Stand, Moving Drop, Send Around, Back Up, Heeling Drill Work to Perfect your Dogs Heeling Performance.
Trick Dog!
Trick Training: Training & Witnessing for Novice, Intermediate, Advanced & Champion Trick Dog Titles Through Do More With Your Dog, (Trick Titles are Now Recognized by AKC). Useful Task Tricks. Trick Sampler Video Coming Soon!
Force Free Conformation Training
Conformation Show Dog Training: No harsh corrections. Help your dog to love stacking, being handled, presenting bite, Stand Stay with walk around, gaiting and to look forward upon judge approach.
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Animal Communication by Leah
Ever want to explore what your animal is really thinking? You might be surprised to learn more then you thought you could.