My #1 goal is to enhance the human-canine bond by providing my clients with quality education and proper skills to help build and maintain a loving, joyful and mutually respectful human-canine relationship.
This is why I approach each dog as an individual, and extend the same respect to the people who love them – whether we are working one-on-one, or in a group setting.
I am committed to using a gentle and humane approach
Grounded in the science of animal learning, my training methods rely on positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors. Unlike aversive techniques that may lead to fear, stress, or aggression, my humane, force-free approach is not only effective but also safe for both dogs and their humans. By focusing on prevention as well as problem-solving, I help you and your inquisitive canine develop a happy, lifelong relationship.
“Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be achieved by understanding.”
Inquisitive Canine Goals
For Pet Parents
- To understand how dogs learn, how they communicate, and what would be considered their normal, species-specific behaviors.
- To understand what motivates your dog, then use this knowledge to reward and reinforce the behaviors you want.
- To develop problem-solving skills: applying the tools and techniques learned in training to real-life situations.
- To be able to physically handle your dog using friendly, humane methods.
- To understand the basic physical and mental needs of your dog, and how to provide those needs in ways to help achieve your goals.
For Dogs
- To keep all dogs safe and comfortable!
- To provide for their overall physical and mental well-being, using the most effective, humane techniques possible.
- To help build self-confidence through training, learning and mental stimulation.
- To teach them to have control over their own decisions and outcomes from their behavior choices.
- To enhance and enrich their lives, so they can thrive.
For the Human-Canine Relationship
- To work collaboratively.
- To start out on the right paw, which helps save resources – especially the emotional ones.
- To avoid having to repair a strained relationship down the road.
- To focus on prevention. Although coaching is great for problem solving, I find that problem-prevention is more efficient!
