Whether you’re raising a puppy, working on training a new skill, or addressing a behavior concern, we don’t believe your pet dog should feel like an impossible project. Over the last two decades in the industry, 3 things have become incredibly clear to me.

1. There are an abundance of professional dog trainers and behavior experts who are incredibly skilled in understanding and working with dogs, however, they do not posses the same ability in working with people. In these situations, the humans often end up feeling overwhelmed, confused, and sometimes even anxious. The dog side of the relationship prioritized at the expense of the human.

2. There are an abundance of professional dog trainers and behavior experts who are incredibly skilled in understanding and working with people, however, they do not posses the same ability in working with dogs. In these situations, the dogs often end up feeling overwhelmed, confused, and sometimes even anxious. The human side of the relationship is prioritized at the expense of the dog.

3. Professional dog trainers and behavior experts who are working with pet owners need the skills and knowledge to understand and work with both people and their dogs. Both sides of the human-dog relationship need to be thoughtfully considered, prioritizing the relationship itself.