Question 1

What makes your training style unique?

Accepted Answer

Our training style is based on positive reinforcement, using food, toys, and experiences to play games. These games, conducted in your home and yard, help your dog develop essential mental skills for navigating the world. We focus on building skills like focus and disengagement rather than specific behaviors, allowing your dog to apply these skills in various situations.

Question 2

What skills and topics do you cover in your training?

Accepted Answer

We cover puppy basics like housetraining, mouthing, crating, and home management. For all ages, we focus on skills like optimism, confidence, staying close, and disengaging from distractions, tailored to your dog's needs.

Question 3

How much homework/effort is required outside of classes or consults?

Accepted Answer

Herein lies the beauty of games based training! Practice is required as this is the only way our dog's behavior will change. If we don't influence behavior, the environment will and it's usually not in a good way. But gone are the days of regimented training sessions. With games based training, you get to play a game with your dog, about 1-3 minutes at a time, a few times daily. It's fun, practical, works with any schedule and with a little playful effort, you'll see improvement.

Question 4

Do I need any dog training experience to join?

Accepted Answer

No prior experience needed! Just bring your willingness to learn, a desire for a fun relationship with your dog, and commit to a few short game sessions daily.

Question 5

Can dogs of all ages benefit from your training?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Our games-based training works for dogs of all ages. Young or old, your dog can benefit from fun and engaging brain-shaping games.

Question 6

Can you address all types of dog behavior problems?

Accepted Answer

Games-based training can address a wide range of behavioral issues. However, for cases involving aggression or separation anxiety, I refer clients to specialists in those areas. Additionally, any medical issues that could affect training should be resolved with your veterinarian before starting our program.

Positive reinforcement dog trainer serving Sunbury, OH and surrounding areas

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