What is it?
Have you ever watched other dogs and said to yourself, why can't my dog be like that. But what is that exactly? The truth is, it is an individual or family thing. What a perfect dog to you is not necessarily a perfect dog to someone else.
Basic Dog Skills
What basic dog skills are important to you and your family?
Basic skills for dogs are useful for as many instances as there are skills. By looking at the ones that are important and useful in your environment, we can ensure that both of you are on the right track and moving towards success and a harmonious home..
- Sit
- Stay
- Lay Down
- On Your Bed
- Kennel
- Wait
- Look
- .. you decide what is relevant to your environment
Basic Dog Behaviors
Are there any basic behaviors that you want to help your dog with?
Not all dog behaviors are important to all people. We often don't think of our dog's behaviors until they become a problem. What if we actually do an inventory of them and teach our dogs how to respond before that. Here we can determine which behaviors might be causing havoc in your family and devise a plan to align them.
- Jumping
- Biting
- Digging
- Chewing
- Barking
- Whining
- ... what is relevant to your situation?
Fear / Anxiety
How nothing turns into something.
Fear, phobias and anxiety can happen with any dog or puppy and at any age. Appropriate socialization with people and dogs is helpful however sometimes things happen that we can not prepare for. And sometimes we don't track our dog's reactions to the environment and suddenly there is a problem.
- Being alone
- Fear of strangers
- Fear of dogs
- The Vet
- Joggers
- The Car
- Scooters
- .... is there something your dog has trouble with?
Testimonial
Shannon helped us with our young Golden Retriever. Our dog was a strong puller when on his leash and she really helped us with that behavior. She was very good at breaking down the steps that we needed to do to improve his walking skills.
Shannon is very personable, knowledgeable and patient. She has an obvious love for animals. She makes you feel comfortable to ask questions, to get clarifications and to offer different ways to have success with your pet. I recommend Shannon to anyone looking for help with training/behavior issues. You won't be disappointed.
Jocelyn
Griffin's Caretaker
Do you have questions?
Contact me if you have any questions about this program and how helpful it can be.