Lights On!!!

I graduated from the professional trainers program from Karen Pryor Academy in September. I gave Henry and myself a few months off to just be family members. Well, we're back at it again. I'm doing some work with an organization that trains service dogs and thought...

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Manners 101

6 week course starting July 20th, 2015 at 6:30 Space is limited so please submit your enrollment or contact Shanthi to reserve your spot. This is an basic manners course for pups of all ages sit, down, jumping, chewing, leash walking, come when called  ...

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The Importance of a Dog Tag.

Scenario 1: I encountered a husky that was running loose in a busy intersection.  With help from a couple of dog lovers and leftover cheese from training class we were able to catch her, read her ID tag and call her owner. They were happily reunited. Scenario 2: I...

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Walk with me!

I’m not here to re-invent the wheel.  People have been successfully teaching their doggy students how to walk with their dogs for decades before I was born.  I love all the techniques. Clicker, shaping, luring…and so many more. The things, however, that I hear myself...

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My wish for you!

  I wish for a long life for you and your dog I wish you an easy life with your dog. I wish you take the time to learn how to talk to your dog to create that bond that you cherish every day. I wish you take the time to share the world with your dog If you're...

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Welcome to Family Friendly Dog Training. I'm an advocate for dogs through positive reinforcement training.By teaching people how dogs learn and think, I'm able to help dog owners create a life long relationship built on trust, consistency, understanding and most...

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