Balanced Dog Training & Rescue

Pet ownership is increasing, and a large number of dogs that are adopted or rescued come with issues. Many of the dogs surrendered to shelters or picked up as strays had owners who didn’t anticipate the inconvenience, noise or expense that comes with dog ownership. Some people do not bother to train their dogs until behavior problems arise. Even then, I believe it’s never too late.
Training – The Best Gift of All
We give our dogs treats, toys and affection, but for a long, happy life together, training is the best gift of all. I believe dogs need motivated, structured, mental & physical exercise on a daily basis to stimulate their mind and body in order to be balanced. We, as caregivers, need to realize it is a life-time commitment to care for and train our canine companion.
As a lifelong dog owner I have had a passion in training and rescuing dogs for over 30 years. It is wonderful to see a dog who was formerly unruly or kept outdoors, now living indoors as part of the family because he’s better behaved. Dogs who have been dog reactive all their life, now seek attention from and interact willingly with other dogs is amazing to watch. A lot of dogs are misunderstood and just need structure, given boundaries by stopping unwanted behaviors and a job for them to feel important. They do not train themselves!
Consider very carefully, your dog’s life as a whole. He’s meeting your needs and loving you unconditionally, but are you meeting his needs emotionally and physically, on a daily basis? Are you seeing issues of anxiety, aggression, resource guarding, or unruliness? Each dog learns at his/her own pace and they have their own language. Therefore, you cannot put a time limit on training. I can teach you how to better communicate with your dog, with basic obedience or behavior modification.
Training to Fit Your Needs
If you & your dog need one on one training and you’d like to have a good foundation to work on then consider signing up for private training or enrolling your dog in my board & train program. Check out my Services page for details.
Wanting to adopt a new dog? I may have a lead on that perfect dog from a shelter, private rescue or private owner. It is very important that your energy level is matched up with your new best friend to prevent chaos. As a guardian to your canine friend, it is important to realize “the big picture” for a lifetime of pleasure for all involved.
Explore my site to discover useful training tips, rescue pups, and the training services and benefits offered by Connecting with K9s.
Be a responsible caregiver for your pet.
Put an end to pet overpopulation, spay & neuter.
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Please adopt from your local shelter or rescue organization.
http://northwestdogproject.org/
http://www.rescueme.org