Training for Dogs & Their People

Q. Why does your work stand out from others who do what you do?

A. Our trainers are certified professional dog trainers and our methods are positive and motivational.

OUR MISSION:

To provide a warm, friendly place where people can come to learn about dogs and training.

To educate dogs and their people with the utmost of respect and fairness using positive, pet-friendly methods which enhance the human-animal bond.

To do our best to help people understand our canine friends' unique nature, to appreciate them for who they are, and help them become the best friends they can be
so they will be loved and cherished family members for their lifetime.

To create a pet-owner relationship built on trust and respect and give pet owners the tools they need to be better owners for future pets as well as the one we meet today.

To encourage the adoption of homeless pets and support area shelters and rescues through free adopter training classes, volunteer and staff training, behavior assessments, and behavior support.

To promote responsible dog ownership and bite safety through public education.

To stress the importance of decreasing overpopulation and homeless pets through spaying and neutering, licensing and identification, proper veterinary care, grooming, healthy diet and proper mental and physical exercise.

And by being a shining example of responsible pet ownership and pet-friendly training wherever we go.

Carol & Dana Byrnes, owners,
Certified Professional Dog Trainers
Diamonds in the Ruff

Q. What do you like most about your job?

A. Watching our students' relationships with their dogs grow as they learn to understand and communicate with their pets. Watching the dogs discover the fun of learning and problem solving.

Q. Tell us about a recent job you did that you are particularly proud of.

A. Carol created the "What is My Dog Saying?" canine communication 101 power point presentation which is given monthly as part of the Behavior 101 lecture series. The presentation on CD can be purchased through Dogwise.com, Tawzer Dog Videos and Karen Pryor's Clickertraining.com. It is used by trainers, shelters & rescue organizations, veterinary schools, dog trainer schools all over the world!

Q. If you have a complicated pricing system for your service, please give all the details here.

A. Beginning level classes are $85 for 4 weeks, 1 1/2 hours once per week.

Intermediate level classes are $75 for 4 weeks, 1 1/2 hours once per week.

Advanced level classes are $65 for 4 weeks, 1 1/2 hours once per week.

Private lessons at the training studio run $30 per half hour. In-home lessons by appt.