When my main man, Truman, began developing behavioral issues I started looking for solutions. I don’t know what I googled but I was able to find resources on Positive Reinforcement. I liked that the methods didn’t involve yelling, or yanking on a collar, or spanking the dog. All those things I had tried, and they only made me upset, and destroyed the trust Truman had in me.
After that I read books, watched webinars, signed up for online courses, and did consults with trainers in my area. My progression was slow though, and Truman was a high-drive dog that I didn’t have the experience to handle. So when his behavioural issues advanced more rapidly than my skills as a dog trainer it was very discouraging.
After losing Truman I was determined to never allow that to happen to someone else. I asked myself, what is it about these amazing courses from incredibly talented dog trainers that don’t work for me? The answer was this: I needed accountability, encouragement unique to me and my dogs, and feedback that allowed me to advance in a week, rather than a month.
When I brought home a budgie, and started to talk with people about their struggles to bond with their birds, I saw that the desire to bond with an animal, and the disappointment of not being able to, was not specific to me. A close bond is something every animal lover longs for, and its only fair to admit that we don’t always know how to get it.
I didn’t want to spend hours on the internet trying to get someone’s attention so I could figure out what wasn’t working. And I don’t want you to do that either. Building relationships with other likeminded dog enthusiasts, and carefully evaluating my own behavior, attitudes, and actions, is how I started to find success for myself and my pets. To save you time, and maybe even some money, I want to do the same thing for you and your pet.
I don’t know your pet like you do, and I am not the one that needs to build a bond with them, you are! So my coaching is based around watching you and your pet interact and suggesting ways that you can improve your relationship.
Purchase one of my coaching packages and I will put the lessons your pet is trying to teach you into a language you can understand. I hope by doing this I can save you frustration and speed you along to a well bonded and obedient pet. Always the goal is to bring you and your pet a more joy-filled relationship.
“If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.”
– Woodrow Wilson
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