Dog Training and Canine Behavior

Dog Training, Obedience Training, and Ownership

Working with dogs on behavior modification (and even some basic training needs) is not as much about the outward behavior that we may want to modify, but most often there is an underlying issue. Now if we are talking about objective training for commands such as recall, leave it, drop it, sit, stay, etc. that is a completely different type of training than say, if we were working with separation anxiety, barking, phobias, destructive behavior, or various types of aggression.

While these two types of work are on completely different levels, often we will find that they are interconnected. For instance if I were to begin work with your dog training it on recall, drop it, sit/stay; On one hand, we may have no issues teaching your dog to learn these commands. However, there are times we find we have to work with the dog on other psychological issues at the same time or even prior to. Issues such as anxieties or phobias, may present too big of a challenge for the dog to learn the commands that we are working on. Other times, teaching these commands can have a direct positive effect with the dog and, in fact, help it to overcome these issues by instilling better communication with you, and building confidence within your dog.

If we are dealing with something like anxiety, It can also be that the anxiety is a directly related issue. Such as the dog not been able to control its elimination times (potty or bowel movements). Maybe it's excessive barking, or behaviors such as chewing on furniture or shoes, or other personal items. Maybe it's acting out towards humans or other dogs. These may well be issues that would be more directly related to anxieties, aggression, separation issues or other psychological challenges that the dog is dealing with.

In any case, all of these subjects are first off, common, and secondly, with the right behaviorist and/or dog trainer working with you and your dog, completely manageable and can be an absolutely positive, rewarding experience that lasts a life time. So why wait? Give me a call or email me at toddpower@yourk9guy.com or go to my contact page. It’s fee to talk. It’s free to meet. It’s free for me (others charge) to do an assessment.

 

 

At our first FREE consult:

Generally, I come to you. We'll talk about the issues your concerned with and, I'll do an evaluation of your dog.  I'll interact with your dog, get to know everyone ...Then, based on what you (and the dog) have told me, we will build a focused, goal oriented program around your schedule and the issues you need help with. Is it work, yes, but..it is also fun and it can be a very rewarding experience!  

 

Many times the relationship has broken down to the point that now the dog is running the humans life..or worse, the the relationship has broken down so far that the dogs life with that family is at risk. With my help, together, we can repair this disconnect.

 

Yes, It takes a little work. But it is also very exciting and rewarding for all involved. And because my methods are positive, upbeat, and goal oriented, we may even have a little fun along the way. Communication is extremely important in any relationship...Let me help you put in place a new way of communicating together.


 

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