Obedience training is about more than teaching your dog a set of commands, it builds a foundation of communication that lets you speak to your dog in a way they can understand.
Learn to speak dog
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When I was a kid my dream superpower was the ability to speak to animals. It wasn't until I grew up that I realized it was actually possible, in fact you can communicate with all kinds of animals from stingrays to dogs, using the same simple set of principles. It's now my mission to pass this superpower on to dog owners, giving them the tools they need to communicate with their dogs using motivational, science-based methods.
No matter how much you love them, an out of control dog can be hard to live with. I can help you tame your wild beast with a customized training plan including the following behaviors essential for a well behaved family pet:
Sit
Down
Stay
Leave it
Drop it
Leash walking
Polite greetings
Come when called
Off leash control
Let me help you get a great start with your new puppy. Puppy training focuses on the following essentials to ensure your new pup grows into a happy and well behaved dog:
Socialization
Developmental stages
Grooming and vet exam Handling exercises
House training
Puppy biting
Jumping
Chewing
Basic commands
Does your dog have issues that go beyond counter surfing and door dashing? I can help you create a custom plan to address the following issues:
Fearful behavior
Lunging or barking at other dogs or people
Fighting in multi-dog households
Separation anxiety
Destructive behavior
Excessive barking
And more. Let me know what's going on with your dog and I will help.
"... I can happily say that we have seen incredible improvement in our dog. He no longer lunges and barks at dogs and cars. Instead, he sits and waits for his treat (hot dog) until they pass. He responds remarkably well to "leave it" after using the training she showed us. ... He is greeting guests better and better every day and we now go on relaxing, virtually pull-free walks twice a day. " - Michelle
"Stephanie Salas is an awesome trainer who also boards our dogs. The dogs adore her and return home with better manners. We could not have kept our rescue, India, without her help." - Jann W