Helping Pet Dogs and Their Families
Live, Love and Thrive Together
We offer complete Dog Training & Behavior Modification in Gainesville and surrounding areas. Our canine partners have been devoted members of the human family for tens of thousands of years, and have never left our side. We are two entirely different species that have mutually decided to live and evolve together. In doing so, humans have made canines full members of our “family” groups since the very beginning of time. I feel dogs are an integral part of a complete human experience, and they are in my opinion, the most loyal, loving and devoted partners that we ever have in our lifetimes. For these and many other reasons, I have decided to devote my life to dogs and their family units. I want to help make their time and experience with us, as meaningful and as positive as possible.

What Our Clients Are Saying...

Helpful Tips For Important Canine Issues
If you need Dog Training or Canine Behavior Modification In Gainesville or surrounding areas - I am here to help.

Recognizing and Diffusing Aggression
When dogs are displaying playful, play-fighting or rowdy, romping behavior, it is a wonderful experience for them and is needed to keep good socialization skills and mental health. But, as with children playing, laughing can quickly lead to crying or fighting. When growling starts to sound firm, guttural and threatening, it is time to separate the dogs. READ MORE >

The Importance Of Mental Stimulation
Getting proper mental stimulation is an extremely important activity for all dogs, as they are highly intelligent, curious animals that can get bored easily when they are not doing something. Many dog breeds need a “job” to do and for these “working” dog breeds especially, they need lots of mental as well as physical stimulation. READ MORE >

Dealing With Canine Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety can be a serious problem in pet dogs that are left alone for even a short period of time, but especially in those that are left for long periods of time. The good news is that in most cases, we can successfully treat separation anxiety and get your dog back to a healthier mindset and behaviors when being left alone. READ MORE >

A Quick Happiness Check-Up For Your Pal
Dogs convey how they are feeling through their body language in much the same way humans do, you just have to know how to read it. Most of the time it is obvious, especially when they are happy and well-adjusted. A happy dog will show its happiness very visibly and clearly.

Happy Dogs Exhibit:
- A wagging tail
- Open mouth, smile - tongue hanging out
- Soft or bright eyes
- Ears up or relaxed and set back
- Relaxed, upright posture
- Loose body

However, when a dog is feeling uncomfortable, stressed or otherwise unhappy, it will also show this very clearly in its body language.

A Stressed or Unhappy Dog Will Exhibit:
- Stiff, hanging or tucked tail
- Closed mouth, no smile or tongue
- Fixed stare, hard, eyes
- Averted gaze
- Ears flat
- Shrinking or cringing back
- Tense body

I Can Help
If your pal is showing signs of being unhappy for any extended period of time and you can not clearly identify the cause of the problem, it is a good idea to try and get a handle on it as soon as possible. Please give me a call and I will be glad to help you identify the cause and develop a treatment plan to get your best friend wagging its tail again.

.... Making a Difference, One Dog at a Time
If you are looking for Dog Training and Behavioral Modification In Gainesville or surrounding areas, I am here to help. In July, 2014 I began volunteering at the Alachua County Humane Society, and more recently Alachua County Animal Services, working with their un-adoptable rescue dogs. It has been the most amazing experience of my life. I have been able to help many of these stressed out, often untrained, fearful, sometimes aggressive dogs, overcome their behavioral problems and become adoptable. Watching them go on to the have a life they otherwise would not have had is the best feeling in the world.

Shelter Success Stories....
Boone
Boone was so fearful, he would just cower in the corner of his kennel and growl when anyone approached. He was totally un-adoptable, had been in the shelter for 6 months and his time unfortunately was up. I advocated for him, got him moved to a less crowded part of the shelter and worked with him for about a week. Two weeks later, Boonie-Boy was adopted!

Shelby
Shelby would non-stop jump, mouth and nip all over anyone that tried to take her out, these were the only behaviors she knew. She was totally un-adoptable and her future did not look good. I worked with her for about three weeks and a few weeks later, Shelby-girl was adopted!

Please Volunteer and Always Rescue!
If you love dogs, do yourself a favor and go volunteer at a shelter, any shelter! If you are considering getting a dog - PLEASE ALWAYS RESCUE!!!

HELP! My Dog Has Suddenly Changed!
Any time you see a sudden change in your dog's personality or behavior, such as growling or nipping in a dog that never did this, or behaviors like whining, pacing, or any unusual behavior(s) your first step should be to take it to a veterinarian to be examined. Any time you have a sudden-onset of any strange or worrisome behavior in a previously normally-behaving dog, it is a red-flag to go see the vet, as there may be an underlying medical cause of the problem.

Sudden Growling, Nipping or Biting
Dogs in pain will typically try to hide the fact that they are in pain, but when touched on or anywhere near the painful area, they may become reactive and snap or even bite to protect it. If your dog has suddenly become irritable, moody, withdrawn or snaps, nips or bites, these are sure signs for a trip to the vet - before you call me. When a dog has an injured limb, they will limp or favor it and you can clearly see they are in pain and where it hurts.
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