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What We Offer You and Your Pets

Proper training is an essential part of good and responsible animal care. As a pet professional in the Tampa Bay area since 2005, I’ve had the pleasure of helping a lot of dogs and their "humans". 

 

Training that centers solely on the convenience of the clients, rather than the needs of the dog, will likely be detrimental to the dogs welfare.

As a professional, that is something that I must always remember.

While it is always important to understand your needs and concerns as my client, and do my utmost to provide you with support, I cannot and will not do this at the dog's expense!

 

As a canine coach, I welcome the opportunity to help you and your dog, though it may not always be what you expect. I will help you to know and understand your dog better, to learn how to provide  for their needs and to "listen" to what they are "saying". I can show you how to be their advocate and how to help them feel safer and more confident. I will show you how to build a lifelong bond with your dog based on trust.  

 

THE MOST IMPORTANT WORD FOR YOUR DOG TO LEARN

 

Your dog’s name is hopefully the single most important word your dog hears. Since your dog lives with humans and humans talk a lot, your dog’s name is critical for your dog to understand for safety and happiness. So, teaching ‘Response to Name’ is crucial and why it is the first thing we focus on at Positive Touch Dog Training.

A solid response to name will lead to success in most if not all future training!

 

Please remember a few VERY important things...

  • Don't ask us to "fix" your dog - Your dog is not broken

  • Your dog is NEVER giving you a hard time - Your dog is having a hard time

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  • Our coaching sessions are initially one-on-one in your home, however, depending on your dogs coaching needs, we may also work at other safe, dog friendly locations.

  • Each session is built around your dogs specific training needs 

  • Each session is approx. 45/60 minutes​

  • Handouts are provided 

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All new clients receive the 24 page guide:

Helping Get It Right!
The Top Ten Most Important Dog Training Knowledge Concepts For Pet Owners to Understand

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Whether it's basic coaching or extreme reactivity, we start with the basics and go from there... 

 These are just some of the initial coaching items that we focus on:

  • Positive Reinforcement- What it means and how it works

  • Cues- What words mean what

  • "Marking" the behavior and timing of the reward

  • Focus- "Let's check in"

  • Jumping to greet people

  • Leave it/drop it

  • Touch

  • Wait/Stay

  • How to build a Reliable Response To Name

  • Introduction to Loose Leash Walking

  • Basic Manners & Beyond...

  • WE DO NOT WORK WITH DOG/DOG AGGRESSION WITHIN THE HOME

Behavior Modification

"Your dog is not giving you a hard time...Your dog is having a hard time".

Dogs often find it challenging learning about and coping with "our" world. 

Does your dog struggle with any of the following, to just name a few:

  • Does your dog show fear in meeting new people or experiencing new places and things?

  • Is your dog overly reactive when walking and encounters people and other dogs?

  • Do you find yourself walking your dog late at night or very early in the morning in hopes that you won't encounter any other dogs or people?

  • Does your dog display general fear and anxiety in everyday life?

Behavior Consulting may be a great option for you and your dog. Sessions will be done at your home and then progress to other safe areas.  Our personalized plans will be designed to fit your dog’s needs and your lifestyle.

 

"Fear is the most damaging emotion a social species can experience. It causes permanent damage to the brain"

Dr. Karen Overall

DVM, MA, PhD

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