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To us, Training is not a set of tricks or commands. It’s a MINDSET shift we help dogs make. Our goal is always to create a self aware dog who can make good choices with or without their owners input. If you are spending your time teaching commands but not doing the mindset work to go alongside it— you will just have a dog that knows a lot of words but can’t actually integrate into your lifestyle without constant management. That’s why the majority of dogs we work with have already been through 2

Behavior dictates both corrections and rewards. A lot of folks are afraid they will overcorrect their dogs. Well- if your dog is eating poop, charging the front door, chasing the cat, and counter surfing all in one day, your dog should be corrected for all four behaviors. BUT, you must then show your dog what you’d rather it do. Implement structure. Teach the dog a solid obedience foundation. Stop allowing it to free roam in the house. You must show the dog both sides of the spectrum and give a