Certified Dog Trainer

The Education and Promotion of the  Human Animal Bond through basic obedience Training.  Positive Reinforcement In A Fear - Free Environment follows the  psychological principle developed by Edward Thorndike, on the matter of Behavioral Conditioning. 

This principle states that all possible behaviors that could be offered to a particular situation followed by a reward are more likely to occur in the future. My training technique teaches the dog that obedience and other desirable behaviors can earn the dog things which the dog likes such as treats, toys, petting, praise and freedom. 

This type of training creates a dog whose primary motivation is based on earning a reward as opposed to avoiding a punishment. My goal is to teach you to use the things your dog likes and reward your dog whenever he offers a positive behavior. For your dog, good behavior buys freedom. The more a dog offers positive behaviors, the more opportunities you and your dog will have together. This training program will be structured to teach the nine foundations of positive behaviors using a no free lunch policy; the dog must work for what he wants. 

Puppies and Dogs learn while engaging in play, They learn when a situation is truly threatening and when it is not. I will use play to reinforce the nine positive behaviors, by teaching your dog that things come in a pattern and that pleasing their handler results in predictable rewards. 

“The Four P’s”

Patience, Persistence, Practice and Praise; will reinforce positive behaviors in a fear free environment making sure you gain the skills and knowledge so you can continue to have a great relationship with your dog for years to come.

 Are you ready? Then Let’s Go.

- Jim