Helping the owners helps the dogs. Helping the dogs, helps the people.

Of course I love dogs and place a high value in improving their lives. But, I prioritize their human caretaker's lives because I know that most dog owners want to give their dog a better life, but their dog's behavior is holding them back.

- They want to take their dogs for a walk, but they pull them all over the place.

- They want to let their dogs run free, but the dog won't come back when called.

- They want their dog to meet new people & other dogs, but they act wild or aggressive around them. 

- They want to allow their dogs to be free in their home, but they destroy the home when unsupervised.

- They want their dog to be with them more often, but they won't settle down.

So often, unfortunately, when a dog has behavior issues, trainers in this industry shame and scrutinize their loving human caretakers for not accommodating the dog enough. They prioritize the dog, without regard to the owner.

However, by prioritizing the needs of the dog owner, the dog benefits in return.

Dogs don't naturally understand that if they just behave within some rules and boundaries, and that if they reliably listen to commands, their world will open up and their owners can give them so much more out of life.

I understand the love of animals, and dogs in particular, and I know that so many in this industry, including myself, are drawn to this career for their love of dogs. But, I find it a shame that, for too many, a love of people is missing and that the needs of the caretakers of these dogs are often dismissed as irrelevant.

The dog/owner relationship is so symbiotic. Understanding this is all the difference.

Helping dogs helps people.

Helping people helps dogs.