Why Train My Dog?

Dogs are pack animals by nature (meaning they thrive in close-knit social groups) and require a stable and well-structured environment to be happy. They need to know where they belong in the family "pack" and thoughtful, careful obedience training is a great way to establish this "pack order" in your dog's mind. It will open the lines of communication and eliminate confusion that can lead to problems like ill-mannered behavior, excessive barking, even biting.

While the dog training methods of yesterday included fearsome devices, heavy-handed leash corrections and domination to train the dog, much has been learned and discovered since then. Dogs are highly intelligent creatures, and don't require harsh, unpleasant corrections or loud, repetitious verbal commands to learn... in fact, these things can hurt more than they help - causing your dog to obey out of fear, more than anything.

Dog training can and should be fun for both you and your furry companion. A good training program entails much more than simply teaching your dog basic commands... it should be custom-tailored to your dog's unique personality and drive, excercising your dog's mind and establishing clear lines of communication between you and your dog. Extensive studies in the field of canine behavior have proven that the most effective dog training comes in the form of understanding your dog, and teaching your dog to understand you through a gentle, balanced training method.