Dog Training

Q. Describe the most common types of jobs you do for your clients.

A. A lot of times people are looking for the whole package from learning the basics and touching up what their dogs already know. I also tend to open the eyes of owners' about how you should look at dogs and what needs to be done. I also know do pet sitting, where I stay at the owners' home 24/7 so pets do not have to be sent to stressful kennels.

Q. What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A. A ethical dog trainer will never ever use the words "guaranteed". You always have to remember that one your pet is a living thing not a machine, there are times that they may react and two it depends on the work you are willing to put into the training yourself. You want a dog trainer who is up to date with training, and willing to go the extra mile. Even after the classes have ended you want a dog trainer who is still willing to talk to you and answer questions.

Q. If you were a customer, what do you wish you knew about your trade? Any inside secrets to share?

A. With reward base programs you are not bribing your dog to listen to you. You are first rewarding them to mark a behavior. Once the behavior has been learned you wean the dog off the treats and the reward becomes praise and pets.

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Love working with the Owners and their furry family member.

Q. What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A. Is there a bad breed? A: No, there is no such thing as a bad breed.. a bad owner yes, everything you do with or to a puppy can cause many of the issues you see in a "bad breed"