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You too can develop a harmonious relationship with your dog, built on
a foundation of love, trust, and good boundaries.
We evaluate your dog's behavioral issues from a wholistic perspective
and address the motivations that drive the behaviors rather than
treating the symptoms alone.
Positive method training brings lasting results and enhances your
relationship with your dog, whereas outdated, dominance-based
methods don't typically address the roots of behavior or demonstrate
true leadership.
Our behavior modification programs include comprehensive
instruction in standard obedience as well as proper nutrition, exercise,
and environmental enhancements. We train using love and rewards
(real-life rewards, treats, affection and toys), removing rewards,
teaching alternative behaviors, managing the environment and
establishing boundaries.
No shocking, no choking, no prong/pinching collars, no marble/coin
can-shaking that may contribute to hearing loss, chronic stress and/or
noise phobias, no water or citronella sprays that may cause fear.
In a position statement, the American Veterinary Society of Animal
Behavior states clearly, "The AVSAB recommends that veterinarians
not refer clients to trainers or behavior consultants who coach and
advocate dominance hierarchy theory and the subsequent
confrontational training the follows from it".
Michaels holds a Master's Degree in Psychology from San Diego State
University with research experience in Behavioral Neurobiology, as
well as a host of professional dog training credentials, along with ten
years and many thousands of hours of hands-on training and
behavioral consulting experience on the master's level.
a foundation of love, trust, and good boundaries.
We evaluate your dog's behavioral issues from a wholistic perspective
and address the motivations that drive the behaviors rather than
treating the symptoms alone.
Positive method training brings lasting results and enhances your
relationship with your dog, whereas outdated, dominance-based
methods don't typically address the roots of behavior or demonstrate
true leadership.
Our behavior modification programs include comprehensive
instruction in standard obedience as well as proper nutrition, exercise,
and environmental enhancements. We train using love and rewards
(real-life rewards, treats, affection and toys), removing rewards,
teaching alternative behaviors, managing the environment and
establishing boundaries.
No shocking, no choking, no prong/pinching collars, no marble/coin
can-shaking that may contribute to hearing loss, chronic stress and/or
noise phobias, no water or citronella sprays that may cause fear.
In a position statement, the American Veterinary Society of Animal
Behavior states clearly, "The AVSAB recommends that veterinarians
not refer clients to trainers or behavior consultants who coach and
advocate dominance hierarchy theory and the subsequent
confrontational training the follows from it".
Michaels holds a Master's Degree in Psychology from San Diego State
University with research experience in Behavioral Neurobiology, as
well as a host of professional dog training credentials, along with ten
years and many thousands of hours of hands-on training and
behavioral consulting experience on the master's level.
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