YesK-9 Training and Behavior

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Introduction: I've worked with all sorts of dogs and people--from police dogs to therapy dogs, police officers, kids, families, stroke victims, special needs kids and adults, hospital patients, and victims of trauma. At one point early on, I became an only parent, with two young children, and FOUR big dogs. I know how difficult--and rewarding--it all can be. While it is a thrill to see an officer-K-9 team in action, and amazing to see what a handler and therapy K-9 team can do for a patient, or a trauma victim, or someone with terminal illness, it is also enormously rewarding to help individuals and families develop better understanding and better relationships with their dogs. When it is all working well, the fun is unlimited! I love seeing the potential in dogs that people have become frustrated with, then working with both the people and the dogs to make life more harmonious.

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Hired 50 times

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9 years in business

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Brittany R.

Jan 5, 2016

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Casey W.

Apr 22, 2014

I first met Lindsey when she was emceeing a huge fundraiser in Sonoma County. The was on stage with her therapy dog, talking about how dog training is a good way to learn how to manage people, and before anyone knew it, she had the CEO of a major corporation on stage, and was putting peanut butter on his cheek. Then, her dog, licked it off on command. It was hysterical. I think the point is that she's talented in all sorts of areas but she has a special bond with dogs. A friend of a friend knew her, and she wound up training all three of our dogs. Lindsey would say that she trained us! I guess the only complaint I have is that she will only take on very few dogs. She has another career, but she works with dogs and people because it is her passion, and now that she has kids, she's become very aware of how many kids are bitten every year by dogs. If you can get her, you'll love her.

Bob K.

May 30, 2014

Just the best!

Becky R.

Jun 17, 2014

On a scale of 1 to 10, Lindsey is about 1,000. She somehow gets the dogs, I mean, figures them out, and is realistic about what can be done. I wanted perfectly trained dogs, and Lindsey helped me to understand that a perfectly trained dog was about a lot of different factors than just what she was doing with our dog. She worked with Max about 3-4 times, then she out us together. I was surprised at the number of things she spotted, things I was doing, that were making Max way too hyper. It was fun--I wasn't expecting that--and Lindsey is hilarious. Every time I got frustrated, she'd quip, "Imagine how Max is feeling about you right now," or something to make me relax a little. These days we have Lindsey stop by for once-a-month check-ups. She has helped me get through so much. 1000%

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Lindsey Stokes

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What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I do an initial visit to new clients' homes, to assess the situation, and figure out what is going on. Usually we get a lot of work accomplished in that single session. I see most clients only once. I provide a follow-up document reviewing everything we did, and experienced, and exercises for the clients to practice on their own.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Dogs have individual personalities, temperaments, and varied experiences. They need different things, depending on the situation. Ultimately, however, all approaches should be positive and rewarding, so that the dog wants to learn!

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