How To Be Your Dog's Leader & Get "YES" For an Answer 

Video 1

Capture, Nurture, & Grow 

This is a great way to build a more meaningful bond with your dog. As you become more tuned in to the things your dog does naturally, you can intentionally praise the things you want more of. Capture the good things, nourish them and watch them grow!

Video 2

When Dogs Say "No"  

How do you feel when your dog says "No"? Irritated, frustrated, and maybe even hopeless? Consider what your dog is possibly feeling when he or she doesn't do what you ask. Today's video is about the emotions dogs might be experiencing when their answer is "No". 

Video 3 

Lead With "Yes" 

Benevolent leadership starts in your frame of mind and it shows up in the way your dog responds emotionally to you. Leading with "yes" is your superpower - if you support your dog's emotional well-being as part of a compassionate conversation.

Workshop: 3 Reasons Not To Train Your Over-Excited Dog and What To Do Instead  

"Dogs must be happy in order to learn, pay attention, and problem solve."

Meeting your dog's emotional needs must come before asking for trained behaviors.  Too often we skip this part and unintentionally add pressure to a dog already experiencing stress.  This workshop is about your dog's happiness.

[Note: The slide presentation starts at about 9 minutes in. Go there if you want to skip our opening conversation.]