Choosing a dog trainer and an effective dog training method is one of the most important things that you can do for your dog. Your dog will learn how to behave from you. If you are not teaching them properly or with consistency, they will make their own rules and decisions on how to behave. Take your first step toward a better dog today by calling about our Scottsdale Dog Training.
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Training Your Dog
(according to the American Kennel Club)
"Training your dog is an absolute necessity. Just like children, dogs come into the world filled with love and curiosity, but not manners. They need to be taught how to get along in the family. That includes eliminating
outside, behaving properly in the house, and being polite to people and other animals.
This is a demanding, yet enjoyable job that begins the moment the dog
enters your house and your life.
outside, behaving properly in the house, and being polite to people and other animals.
This is a demanding, yet enjoyable job that begins the moment the dog
enters your house and your life.
Training makes dogs happy. By nature, dogs prefer a society
with rules, where everybody knows his place.
with rules, where everybody knows his place.
When you teach dogs the rules of your family, they feel secure
knowing exactly what they are and aren't allowed to do.
knowing exactly what they are and aren't allowed to do.
You set the stage for the successful education of your
dog. You must be confident and consistent when training.
Your goal is to get the dog to respond to your request,
delivered in a cheerful voice. Training any dog takes time.
It's up to you to set a positive, happy tone for training."
dog. You must be confident and consistent when training.
Your goal is to get the dog to respond to your request,
delivered in a cheerful voice. Training any dog takes time.
It's up to you to set a positive, happy tone for training."
Choosing A Dog Trainer
(according to the U.S. Humane Society)
"As a dog owner, one of the first questions you may ask is,
"Does my new companion need training?". Yes, and
so do you! Whether you are intentionally teaching him
or not, your canine friend is always learning - and
this is true not just for puppies but also for older,
adult dogs. If you do not teach your pet your rules, he
will invent his own. Training allows caregivers to safely
and humanely control their dog's behavior. Positive
training enhances the bond between dog and
owner, and helps ensure that your dog will respond
happily to your instructions.
"Does my new companion need training?". Yes, and
so do you! Whether you are intentionally teaching him
or not, your canine friend is always learning - and
this is true not just for puppies but also for older,
adult dogs. If you do not teach your pet your rules, he
will invent his own. Training allows caregivers to safely
and humanely control their dog's behavior. Positive
training enhances the bond between dog and
owner, and helps ensure that your dog will respond
happily to your instructions.
It's essential that the dog trainer you select uses humane
training techniques that encourage appropriate behavior.
Look for a trainer who ignores undesirable responses or withholds
rewards until the dog behaves appropriately. Training techniques should never involve
yelling, choking, shaking the scruff, tugging on the leash, alpha rolling (forcing the dog onto
his back), shock collars or other actions that frighten or inflict pain."
training techniques that encourage appropriate behavior.
Look for a trainer who ignores undesirable responses or withholds
rewards until the dog behaves appropriately. Training techniques should never involve
yelling, choking, shaking the scruff, tugging on the leash, alpha rolling (forcing the dog onto
his back), shock collars or other actions that frighten or inflict pain."
Raising A Good Puppy
Your puppy was born with their drive and their temperament already in place. Through humane, positive
reinforcement training and the use of dog-friendly methods, you can have a great impact on the on-going
development of their personality and the control of their drive and temperament.
reinforcement training and the use of dog-friendly methods, you can have a great impact on the on-going
development of their personality and the control of their drive and temperament.
Your first few weeks with your new puppy will have a lot of impact on how they develop and and how their
personality grows. In all honesty, you probably aren't going to know how they were treated or how their time
was spent prior to arriving in your home. It's up to you to make their future a positive and nurturing one.
personality grows. In all honesty, you probably aren't going to know how they were treated or how their time
was spent prior to arriving in your home. It's up to you to make their future a positive and nurturing one.
Every effort should be made to socialize your puppy. Expose your puppy to a wide range of different sights,
sounds, and textural feelings (ie. tile, carpet, concrete, asphalt, etc.). Also, let them meet dogs and people
of varying sizes, colors and ages.
sounds, and textural feelings (ie. tile, carpet, concrete, asphalt, etc.). Also, let them meet dogs and people
of varying sizes, colors and ages.
Following are the stages of your puppy's psychological and physical growth:
0 to 12 Days .. Neonatal Period - Includes early development and reflexive behavior. The puppy can't see or
hear well and stays close to it's mother and littermates.
hear well and stays close to it's mother and littermates.
13 to 20 Days .. Transitional Period - The eyes open, they will begin to see, hear and respond to taste and
smell. They will begin to walk.
smell. They will begin to walk.
21 to 23 Days .. Awareness Period - Puppy is able to use senses of sight and hearing. Learning begins.
21 to 49 Days .. Canine Socialization Period - They're learning that they are a dog. The puppy learns the
species specific behaviors that make them a dog (biting, chasing, barking, fighting and body posturing). The
puppy will learn to accept discipline from it's mother, how to use submissive postures, bite inhibition, pack
hierarchy (through play with litter mates) and how to relate to littermates.
species specific behaviors that make them a dog (biting, chasing, barking, fighting and body posturing). The
puppy will learn to accept discipline from it's mother, how to use submissive postures, bite inhibition, pack
hierarchy (through play with litter mates) and how to relate to littermates.
3 to 6 Weeks .. Primary Socialization Period.
7 to 18 Weeks .. Secondary Socialization Period
7 to 18 Weeks .. Secondary Socialization Period
"This period is especially important for the development of a stable emotional temperament and affective tone. Many social and emotional deficits observed in adult dogs are believed to result from removing puppies too early from the mother and littermates."
Steven R. Lindsay - Dog Behavior Consultant and Author
7 to 18 Weeks .. Human Socialization Period - The puppy now has the brain waves of an adult dog. His attention span is short but he is a clean slate. This period is when the most rapid learning occurs. Learning at this age is permanent so this is a perfect time to start training. The greatest impact on their future social behavior will be made by anything that happens to the puppy during this period. Although puppies can
continue to learn to be comfortable with new things, it is not as easy after this period. The window of
opportunity is closing.
continue to learn to be comfortable with new things, it is not as easy after this period. The window of
opportunity is closing.
From now to the 18th week of their life, the puppy's basic character is being set by what they are taught.
8 to 12 Weeks .. Fear Imprint Period. Avoid frightening the puppy during this period. Any traumatic,
frightening or painful experience will have a more lasting effect on the puppy than if it occurred at any
other time in its life.
frightening or painful experience will have a more lasting effect on the puppy than if it occurred at any
other time in its life.
13 to 16 Weeks .. Seniority Classification Period or The Age of Cutting. Puppy cuts teeth and apron strings!
Puppy begins testing who is going to be pack leader. You must discourage any and all biting because such
biting is a sign of dominance! It is important that you are a strong and consistent leader. Formal training must
begin. Such training will help you establish your leadership.
Puppy begins testing who is going to be pack leader. You must discourage any and all biting because such
biting is a sign of dominance! It is important that you are a strong and consistent leader. Formal training must
begin. Such training will help you establish your leadership.
4 to 8 Months .. Play Instinct Period. Flight Instinct Period. Puppy may wander and ignore you. It is very important that you keep the puppy on a leash at this time! The way that you handle the puppy at this time determines if the puppy will come to you when called. At about 4-1/2 months, the puppy loses his milk teeth and gets his adult teeth. That's when puppy begins serious chewing! A dog's teeth don't set in his jaw until between 6 and 10 months. During this time, the puppy has a physical need to exercise his mouth by chewing.
6 to 14 Months .. Second Fear Imprint Period or Fear of New Situations Period. Dog again shows fear of
new situations and even familiar situations. Dog may be reluctant to approach someone or something
new. It is important that you are patient and act very matter of fact in these situations. Never force the dog
to face the situation. DO NOT pet the frightened puppy or talk in soothing tones. The puppy will interpret
such responses as praise for being frightened. Training will help improve the dog's confidence.
new situations and even familiar situations. Dog may be reluctant to approach someone or something
new. It is important that you are patient and act very matter of fact in these situations. Never force the dog
to face the situation. DO NOT pet the frightened puppy or talk in soothing tones. The puppy will interpret
such responses as praise for being frightened. Training will help improve the dog's confidence.
1 to 4 Years .. Maturity Period. You may encounter increased aggression and renewed testing for
dominance, but if you have spent a lot of time with your puppy, this will not present a problem at all - in
fact you will probably hardly notice this, it is just something to keep in mind. Continue to train your dog
during this period. Your dog may have another fear period between 12 - 16 months of age.
dominance, but if you have spent a lot of time with your puppy, this will not present a problem at all - in
fact you will probably hardly notice this, it is just something to keep in mind. Continue to train your dog
during this period. Your dog may have another fear period between 12 - 16 months of age.
Every stage of your puppy's life, including adulthood, requires you to be your dog's leader. You, not
your dog, will have to be the leader of the pack if your pup is to develop into a well-mannered family
member instead of a burden. Psychological dominance and alpha behavior are important concepts
that every dog owner should learn and comprehend.
your dog, will have to be the leader of the pack if your pup is to develop into a well-mannered family
member instead of a burden. Psychological dominance and alpha behavior are important concepts
that every dog owner should learn and comprehend.
Obedience Training
(portions courtesy of "Perfect Paws")
Obedience Training is one of the best things you can do for your dog or puppy... and yourself. Obedience
training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem.
Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is
necessary to instruct your dog about what you want them to do. You can teach them anything from "stay"
(don't bolt out the door) to "sit" (don't jump up on the visitors) to "off" (don't chew the furniture).
training doesn't solve all behavior problems, but it is the foundation for solving just about any problem.
Training opens up a line of communication between you and your dog. Effective communication is
necessary to instruct your dog about what you want them to do. You can teach them anything from "stay"
(don't bolt out the door) to "sit" (don't jump up on the visitors) to "off" (don't chew the furniture).
Dogs are social animals and without proper training, they will behave like animals. They will soil your
house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, dig holes in your yard, fight other dogs and even bite you.
Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal canine activities that occur at the wrong time or place or
are directed at the wrong thing. For example, the dog will eliminate on the carpet instead of outside;
the dog will bark all night long instead of just when a stranger is
prowling around outside; or the dog will chew furniture instead
of their own toys. The key to preventing or treating behavior
problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect their
natural behavior to outlets that are acceptable in
the domestic setting.
house, destroy your belongings, bark excessively, dig holes in your yard, fight other dogs and even bite you.
Nearly all behavior problems are perfectly normal canine activities that occur at the wrong time or place or
are directed at the wrong thing. For example, the dog will eliminate on the carpet instead of outside;
the dog will bark all night long instead of just when a stranger is
prowling around outside; or the dog will chew furniture instead
of their own toys. The key to preventing or treating behavior
problems is learning to teach the dog to redirect their
natural behavior to outlets that are acceptable in
the domestic setting.
Obedience training is also an easy
way to establish the social hierarchy.
When your dog obeys a simple
request of "come here, sit" they are
showing compliance and respect
for you. It is NOT
necessary to establish
yourself as top dog or
leader of the pack by
using extreme measures
such as the
so-called
alpha roll-over.
You can teach your
dog their subordinate
role by teaching them
to show submission to
you in acceptable ways.
Most dogs love performing
these tasks (obedience
commands) for you which
also pleasantly acknowledge
that you are in charge.
way to establish the social hierarchy.
When your dog obeys a simple
request of "come here, sit" they are
showing compliance and respect
for you. It is NOT
necessary to establish
yourself as top dog or
leader of the pack by
using extreme measures
such as the
so-called
alpha roll-over.
You can teach your
dog their subordinate
role by teaching them
to show submission to
you in acceptable ways.
Most dogs love performing
these tasks (obedience
commands) for you which
also pleasantly acknowledge
that you are in charge.
Leash Training Your Dog
(portions courtesy of "Veterinary Partner")
Leashes are wonderful things for dogs. Leashes mean getting to go out of the house and yard to all sorts of
interesting places. Leashes mean enjoying the outside world, protected from myriad dangers. With a little
training, your dog will happily greet the sight of the leash, and walk along on it easily without pulling.
interesting places. Leashes mean enjoying the outside world, protected from myriad dangers. With a little
training, your dog will happily greet the sight of the leash, and walk along on it easily without pulling.
Does this sound too good to be true? There's a trick to it! The hardest part is remembering to use
the trick every single time you and your dog use the leash together. Once you form the habit,
your dog will too.
the trick every single time you and your dog use the leash together. Once you form the habit,
your dog will too.
When the dog pulls on the leash, pressure on the dog can cause damage, no matter what type of collar you
use. The constant pressure also reduces the dog's ability to feel your motions with the leash, resulting in the
need for excessive pressure to restrain the dog if that should become necessary. This excessive pressure
can cause temperament problems in some dogs.
use. The constant pressure also reduces the dog's ability to feel your motions with the leash, resulting in the
need for excessive pressure to restrain the dog if that should become necessary. This excessive pressure
can cause temperament problems in some dogs.
The loose leash needs to be your new habit, for all situations. Never stand there, or walk along, with the
leash tight again. The dog will quickly think you WANT it tight if you go back to that habit, even after
you've taught the dog to walk on a loose leash. It's so natural for the dog to pull when the leash is tight
that most dogs, even trained dogs, will nearly always do it when someone tightens up on the leash. In fact,
the dog may HAVE to pull on the leash when the leash is tight, to keep from being off balance.
leash tight again. The dog will quickly think you WANT it tight if you go back to that habit, even after
you've taught the dog to walk on a loose leash. It's so natural for the dog to pull when the leash is tight
that most dogs, even trained dogs, will nearly always do it when someone tightens up on the leash. In fact,
the dog may HAVE to pull on the leash when the leash is tight, to keep from being off balance.
It's really we humans who cause this problem because by holding the leash tight, we teach dogs that a
tight leash is normal. That's why it is so quick to retrain a dog on this. And forever afterward, you'll have an
easier dog!
tight leash is normal. That's why it is so quick to retrain a dog on this. And forever afterward, you'll have an
easier dog!
When you get used to this handling, it's very good-natured and happy on your part, and the dog has a great
time, too. You'll always need to react to a tight leash with some sort of change in direction for the life of the
dog, but it becomes second nature. You won't look foolish to the neighbors, you'll look fantastic!
time, too. You'll always need to react to a tight leash with some sort of change in direction for the life of the
dog, but it becomes second nature. You won't look foolish to the neighbors, you'll look fantastic!
Housebreaking Your Dog
(portions courtesy of "The Dog Breed Info Center")
There are many different methods with which you can housebreak your pet. Whichever way you choose, it
is important to understand your puppy. Dogs want to please; the trick is to make them understand what it
is you want from them.
is important to understand your puppy. Dogs want to please; the trick is to make them understand what it
is you want from them.
Housebreaking your new puppy is going to take patience. You should
begin to housebreak as soon as you bring your new puppy
home. Puppies need to relieve themselves
approximately six times a day. A puppy
should be taken out immediately after each meal since
a full stomach puts pressure on the colon and bladder.
begin to housebreak as soon as you bring your new puppy
home. Puppies need to relieve themselves
approximately six times a day. A puppy
should be taken out immediately after each meal since
a full stomach puts pressure on the colon and bladder.
A puppy is not physically able to control the
muscle that allows him to "hold it" until he is
about 12 weeks of age. Before this time, good
housebreaking routines should be practiced to
avoid having your puppy urinate and defecate all
over your house. Watch for signs of urination or
defecation, such as turning in circles. Take your
puppy out often.
muscle that allows him to "hold it" until he is
about 12 weeks of age. Before this time, good
housebreaking routines should be practiced to
avoid having your puppy urinate and defecate all
over your house. Watch for signs of urination or
defecation, such as turning in circles. Take your
puppy out often.
Dogs do not think the way humans do. When you are
unhappy with your dog, it assumes that whatever it is
doing at the exact moment you show disapproval - is
the thing that is upsetting you. For example:
unhappy with your dog, it assumes that whatever it is
doing at the exact moment you show disapproval - is
the thing that is upsetting you. For example:
If your puppy relieves himself on your floor and you
show your disapproval five minutes after he has
committed the act, the puppy will think that the mess
on the floor is bad. He will not relate to the fact that
it was the act of relieving himself on your floor that
you disapprove of. The dog will eliminate, see the
mess and get worried; you are now going to be unhappy.
This is the reason so many dogs will relieve themselves in
inappropriate places and look really guilty about it, yet they
continue to do it. Dogs want to please, right?
show your disapproval five minutes after he has
committed the act, the puppy will think that the mess
on the floor is bad. He will not relate to the fact that
it was the act of relieving himself on your floor that
you disapprove of. The dog will eliminate, see the
mess and get worried; you are now going to be unhappy.
This is the reason so many dogs will relieve themselves in
inappropriate places and look really guilty about it, yet they
continue to do it. Dogs want to please, right?
So What Can Our Scottsdale Dog Training Do For You?
At A Better Dog Home Dog Training, our dog training methods include positive reinforcement and humane,
dog-friendly exercises to teach your dog proper and acceptable manners and behavior. We can address all
of the problems that you are experiencing with your dog, including everything from raising a well developed
puppy to controlling fear and aggression. Behaviors that we can address and correct include:
dog-friendly exercises to teach your dog proper and acceptable manners and behavior. We can address all
of the problems that you are experiencing with your dog, including everything from raising a well developed
puppy to controlling fear and aggression. Behaviors that we can address and correct include:
Separation Anxiety (SDS)
Jumping .. Mounting
Leash Control .. Manners
Aggression Over Resources
Destruction Of Property
Mouthing .. Nipping
Chewing .. Biting
Jumping .. Mounting
Leash Control .. Manners
Aggression Over Resources
Destruction Of Property
Mouthing .. Nipping
Chewing .. Biting
Dog Behavior Modification
Dog Obedience Commands
Dog Correction Commands
Dog Social Manners
Unwanted Puppy Behaviors
Crate .. Kennel Training
Doorbell Manners
Dog Obedience Commands
Dog Correction Commands
Dog Social Manners
Unwanted Puppy Behaviors
Crate .. Kennel Training
Doorbell Manners
Dog Aggression
Recall .. Coming When Called
Pack Structure .. Dominance
Housebreaking .. Marking
Control At The Door
Nervousness .. Timidness
Stealing From Counters .. Tables
Recall .. Coming When Called
Pack Structure .. Dominance
Housebreaking .. Marking
Control At The Door
Nervousness .. Timidness
Stealing From Counters .. Tables
By training your dog to respect the pack structure within your home we expect to have them under control
and looking to you for their cues on how to behave within three sessions. If more sessions are needed, you
will receive them at no additional cost. Our programs provide unlimited sessions without additional fees.
and looking to you for their cues on how to behave within three sessions. If more sessions are needed, you
will receive them at no additional cost. Our programs provide unlimited sessions without additional fees.
Does Your Dog Need Training?
"Since we last spoke, Basil has
progressed even further. She is
just becoming the sweetest,
most social little thing. Far
more than I certainly could have
imagined. I am looking into
agility training along with a
friend of mine from school who
has a pup of her own (wow Basil
is making friends! :) Anyway a
few words for your website if
would like to put them up, I will
definitely refer your services to
anyone who is having any dog
troubles."
progressed even further. She is
just becoming the sweetest,
most social little thing. Far
more than I certainly could have
imagined. I am looking into
agility training along with a
friend of mine from school who
has a pup of her own (wow Basil
is making friends! :) Anyway a
few words for your website if
would like to put them up, I will
definitely refer your services to
anyone who is having any dog
troubles."
Christina & Basil
Phoenix .. Arizona
Phoenix .. Arizona
"Steve, thank you so much for
all of your help with Basil.
She is much less nervous
now, and her submissive /
aggressiveness is now under
control. Before I couldn't even
have people over to the house
because she had become so
unfriendly, however now I can
have groups of people over and
Basil is not an issue. Your
techniques put me in control
of my dog, and now not only am
I much happier, but Basil is too!
Thanks again Steve for going
above and beyond for us, we
appreciate everything!!"
all of your help with Basil.
She is much less nervous
now, and her submissive /
aggressiveness is now under
control. Before I couldn't even
have people over to the house
because she had become so
unfriendly, however now I can
have groups of people over and
Basil is not an issue. Your
techniques put me in control
of my dog, and now not only am
I much happier, but Basil is too!
Thanks again Steve for going
above and beyond for us, we
appreciate everything!!"
"Steve, I wanted to send you a
quick message to say thank you
and let you know that we are
thrilled with the progress we
are seeing in Bello in the few
days since we first met with
you! We have seen a marked
decrease in his barking
and, though we'd be thrilled
enough with that, he has
also responded well to our
establishment of pack
structure. We have been very
successful with our training
sessions each day. He already
has the "sit-down-stay"
command with 15+ feet and
holding for over 30 seconds. We
started working today on the
"stay" while out-of-sight
command and he did better
than I anticipated! We had a
house full of company last night
and everyone remarked on how
calm Bello was and how well
behaved! Most of the time he
sits just by putting our finger up
- such a nice little party "trick" :).
He also "sit-stayed" while our
front door was open and our
guests left - a major change
from his prior behavior!
Thanks again and we'll be in
touch once we've mastered
the initial skills you taught us.
quick message to say thank you
and let you know that we are
thrilled with the progress we
are seeing in Bello in the few
days since we first met with
you! We have seen a marked
decrease in his barking
and, though we'd be thrilled
enough with that, he has
also responded well to our
establishment of pack
structure. We have been very
successful with our training
sessions each day. He already
has the "sit-down-stay"
command with 15+ feet and
holding for over 30 seconds. We
started working today on the
"stay" while out-of-sight
command and he did better
than I anticipated! We had a
house full of company last night
and everyone remarked on how
calm Bello was and how well
behaved! Most of the time he
sits just by putting our finger up
- such a nice little party "trick" :).
He also "sit-stayed" while our
front door was open and our
guests left - a major change
from his prior behavior!
Thanks again and we'll be in
touch once we've mastered
the initial skills you taught us.
Kami, Jeff & Bello
Laveen .. Arizona
Laveen .. Arizona
"After living with my
roommate's dog for almost
three years I could not imagine
life without one when he
considered moving out. About
a month before he was
scheduled to move I got the call.
A young female pit bull was
found by an acquaintance of
mine in the backyard of a
foreclosed home. I was
cautious at first, knowing that
pit bulls can be aggressive and
not knowing the trauma she had
gone through. After meeting
her and seeing first hand her
loving and tender personality I
knew she was too amazing to
let go. The first few weeks with
Indi were equally fun and hard.
She was so great to be around
but her constant elimination in
the house, disobeying of
commands and chewing of
furniture, carpets and cabinets
soon became too much to deal
with. Every second she was not
in eyesight lead to another
mess to clean up or more
destruction. Internet research,
advice from friends and the four
books I had bought all seemed
to have great insight and advice
but different strategies
altogether. After a few weeks
and very little improvement I
was at a breaking point. I was
so stressed I even considered
giving Indi up, that is when
someone suggested I call
A Better Dog.
I felt better after my first
conversation with Steve. Even
though I know he heard them
before, he listened while I told
of him of all the problems I was
having with Indi. He reassured
me that he could help and three
days later he came to my house.
What a relief! It was not easy but
after every day, week and
month things got better. Steve
offered a complete system and
not just strategies or advice to
band-aid her behavior. I am so
thankful for him making me a
proud owner of such a well-
behaved and disciplined canine.
I get compliments on her all the
time! After the turn around Indi
made on their system I would
recommend A Better Dog to
anyone, and I do! Thanks again!"
roommate's dog for almost
three years I could not imagine
life without one when he
considered moving out. About
a month before he was
scheduled to move I got the call.
A young female pit bull was
found by an acquaintance of
mine in the backyard of a
foreclosed home. I was
cautious at first, knowing that
pit bulls can be aggressive and
not knowing the trauma she had
gone through. After meeting
her and seeing first hand her
loving and tender personality I
knew she was too amazing to
let go. The first few weeks with
Indi were equally fun and hard.
She was so great to be around
but her constant elimination in
the house, disobeying of
commands and chewing of
furniture, carpets and cabinets
soon became too much to deal
with. Every second she was not
in eyesight lead to another
mess to clean up or more
destruction. Internet research,
advice from friends and the four
books I had bought all seemed
to have great insight and advice
but different strategies
altogether. After a few weeks
and very little improvement I
was at a breaking point. I was
so stressed I even considered
giving Indi up, that is when
someone suggested I call
A Better Dog.
I felt better after my first
conversation with Steve. Even
though I know he heard them
before, he listened while I told
of him of all the problems I was
having with Indi. He reassured
me that he could help and three
days later he came to my house.
What a relief! It was not easy but
after every day, week and
month things got better. Steve
offered a complete system and
not just strategies or advice to
band-aid her behavior. I am so
thankful for him making me a
proud owner of such a well-
behaved and disciplined canine.
I get compliments on her all the
time! After the turn around Indi
made on their system I would
recommend A Better Dog to
anyone, and I do! Thanks again!"
Eric & Indi
Tempe .. Arizona
Tempe .. Arizona
"I just wanted to write today to
tell you how impressed we are
with the results we've seen
from the dogs. We're getting
the barking under our control
and Bailey's marking has
stopped completely. It's
honestly a joy to be around our
dogs now. Your teachings were
very informative and helpful
and, just to let you know, we
both thought you were very fun
to work with. Your sense of
humor added a level of
enjoyment to the sessions that
we weren't expecting. I told you
this before but I'm still
surprised at how much
information you were able to
pass along to us and how
knowledgeable you are about the dogs' behavior. There were
so many things that you were
right on about. As you know,
when we tried that other
service and they had us getting
down and barking at our dog,
I didn't have a lot of confidence
and I was really just
embarrassed. Your methods
taught us so much about
leadership and pack structure -
things that they never even
discussed with us. You've
helped us into a position where
we can actually brag about our
dogs and how good they are.
I've already told many of my
friends about you and your
service. Feel free to publish this
note and use us as a reference
in the future. We'll be happy to
pass along our feelings about
you.Thank you again! You've
changed our home into a place
of peace and harmony."
tell you how impressed we are
with the results we've seen
from the dogs. We're getting
the barking under our control
and Bailey's marking has
stopped completely. It's
honestly a joy to be around our
dogs now. Your teachings were
very informative and helpful
and, just to let you know, we
both thought you were very fun
to work with. Your sense of
humor added a level of
enjoyment to the sessions that
we weren't expecting. I told you
this before but I'm still
surprised at how much
information you were able to
pass along to us and how
knowledgeable you are about the dogs' behavior. There were
so many things that you were
right on about. As you know,
when we tried that other
service and they had us getting
down and barking at our dog,
I didn't have a lot of confidence
and I was really just
embarrassed. Your methods
taught us so much about
leadership and pack structure -
things that they never even
discussed with us. You've
helped us into a position where
we can actually brag about our
dogs and how good they are.
I've already told many of my
friends about you and your
service. Feel free to publish this
note and use us as a reference
in the future. We'll be happy to
pass along our feelings about
you.Thank you again! You've
changed our home into a place
of peace and harmony."
Robert, Pam, Molly,
Bailey & Lucy
Glendale .. Arizona
Bailey & Lucy
Glendale .. Arizona
"Thanks for checking in and for
the great re-cap you emailed us,
it was very helpful! Things are
going much better with Ranger.
We have had many moments
over the last two weeks when
we have said “Steve is a
genius!!!!” We’ve definitely
made progress with the
things we’ve talked about.
We’ve been pretty good about
all the techniques you taught us
regarding pack structure. We
have even gotten to the point
where he will remain in a “Stay”
with treats on his paws and not
move till we say (even if
we are out of sight)!
Thank you so much!"
the great re-cap you emailed us,
it was very helpful! Things are
going much better with Ranger.
We have had many moments
over the last two weeks when
we have said “Steve is a
genius!!!!” We’ve definitely
made progress with the
things we’ve talked about.
We’ve been pretty good about
all the techniques you taught us
regarding pack structure. We
have even gotten to the point
where he will remain in a “Stay”
with treats on his paws and not
move till we say (even if
we are out of sight)!
Thank you so much!"
Kirsten & Ranger
Paradise Valley .. Arizona
Paradise Valley .. Arizona
"Once again thank you very
much for the expert training and
knowledge you have given to
my husband and myself. I truly
did not know what to do
anymore with Leopold when,
for no reason, he started
marking in the house. Now that
we understand the pack
structure and have
established ourselves as pack
leaders Leopold has not had an
accident in the house in
5 months. Thank you again!!"
much for the expert training and
knowledge you have given to
my husband and myself. I truly
did not know what to do
anymore with Leopold when,
for no reason, he started
marking in the house. Now that
we understand the pack
structure and have
established ourselves as pack
leaders Leopold has not had an
accident in the house in
5 months. Thank you again!!"
Cindy, Leopold & Lexus
Goodyear .. Arizona
Goodyear .. Arizona
