Wholistic Training Solutions
We consider the whole dog when working with our clients. We believe a program that doesn’t consider the whole is not a complete and balanced way of approaching dog training. Our training philosophies are based on effective leadership, positive methods and are client friendly.
Nan is the best! Nice small class, excellent information shared in class & take home sheets, and amazing interaction with each dog. She is skilled at knowing the temperaments of different breeds and helps each owner work with their particular dog’s characteristics. Nan always takes time to answer each owner’s questions and offers several good examples for problem solving. It’s obvious Nan loves her job from the thought and care she puts into her class. Our Sweet Pea Aussiedoodle loves her!
Diane Carr
Nan was recommended by my dog’s foster mom. I found her to be extremely professional and so wise about dogs. My dog, a rescue (and part Jack Russell) took to her immediately. Not only was she kind and knowledgable, she was an excellent role model for me and for my husband. After just a few sessions, we started to respond differently to our dog and he has calmed down considerably.
I highly recommend Nan as a trainer. She has given us the confidence and skill to deal with our lovable but highly energetic dog. And she accomplished this with gentleness and positivity, not physical intimidation.
Ellen Marsh
There is a lot of misinformation out in the dog world regarding the term dominance and alpha. The true meaning of dominance is a description of status within a stable canine social hierarchy. A dominant canid controls priority access to a range of resources including food, choice sleeping spaces and breed rights. (Barbara Handelman, Canine … Continue reading Benevolent Leadership
How can we learn to walk with the dog? Enriching our connection is the key. Proper equipment can be helpful but is not the total answer. I prefer to use front clip harnesses to help teach dogs to walk with out pulling, as they are less aversive than head collars and prong collars. If I … Continue reading Walking With Your Dog
As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, I adhere to the policy of Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA), approach to behavior modification and training. This means that one of our very important tools is management. What is the dog practicing? How is he able to practice it? Can we manage the environment to help manage the … Continue reading Management Is Key
We are members of the American Association of Professional Dog Trainers and Nan is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed. Those associations require that we adhere to the use of LIMA, also known as least intrusive, minimally aversive training methods. Using a set of humane and effective tactics we create plans that are … Continue reading We adhere to APDT LIMA position statements.
