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We meet so many owners, like you, who’ve done the research, followed the advice, and still wonder why things aren’t getting better. It’s because you need the right approach; the perfect tailored-to-you mixture of obedience training and behavioral training.
That’s where our Mind & Manners™ Method comes in.
Effective and long lasting dog training requires an understanding of how your dog's Mind works first - only then can we train the proper Manners.
The Mind & Manners™ Method
What Is The Mind & Manners™ Method?
It’s simple, really, we believe training should be the right balance of two things, specific to you and your dog :
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Mind (Behavior Modification) = Changing how your dog feels
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Manners (Obedience) = Changing what your dog does
Obedience training and Behavior Modification training are two completely different things requiring very different methods. When done properly, Obedience and Behavior Modification work to compliment each other!
The Right Balance for Your Dog
Every dog is different. We assess your dog, as well as your goals, in order to create the right training plan. Some dogs need mostly Obedience, some dogs need mostly Behavior Modification, but all dogs need a mixture of both. We help determine what the right balance of Mind and Manners Training is right for you.
Mind
Manners
Mind
Understanding the Mind means learning how your dog sees the world: what sets them off, what they're trying to avoid, and why they do the things they do. When we change how a dog feels, we change how they behave.
Behavior Modification training requires deep expertise in canine psychology and emotional regulation. We focus on rewiring emotional responses by building frustration tolerance, resilience, autonomy, problem-solving skills, and relaxation.
Change How They Feel
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Always on edge/hyper-alert (Anxiety)
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Startled at noises or movements (Survival mode)
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Panicked when left alone (Separation anxiety)
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Guarded and defensive (Aggression)
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Unsure of their place (Insecurity)
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Barking at strangers (Fear of new people)
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Resistant to touch (Touch sensitivity/trauma)
Techniques We Use
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Founder-Chelsey's Signature Behavioral Protocols
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Play Training
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Resource Guarding protocols
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Jay Jacks' Reintegration Protocol
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Behavior Adjustment Training
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Flight Training
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Predation Substitution Training
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Relaxation Protocols
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Counter-Conditioning/Desensitization
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Scent/Seeking System Protocols
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Shaping/Free Shaping
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Confidence Building Techniques
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and TONS more
Manners
Manners means teaching your dog how to navigate the human world: how to walk nicely on a leash, greet people politely, stop jumping on guests, come when called, and more. These aren’t just “nice to haves”, they’re what turn daily life with your dog from frustrating to fulfilling.
We start by building your dog’s understanding through positive reinforcement and pressure-and-release communication (a technique similar to guiding a horse, light, subtle, and crystal clear). If you're working toward off-leash training or want more flexibility at home, we can incorporate remote collar training using a vibration collar or an ecollar if you'd like.
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Rushing out the door
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Jumping on guests
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Not coming when called
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Chewing furniture/fingers/paper towels
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Begging at the table
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Pulling on the leash
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Refusing to listen without a treat
Change What They Do
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Sit/Down/Stay
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Come
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Heel (walking next to you)
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Loose Leash Walking (no pulling, free to sniff/potty)
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Place (go to and stay on a bed or cot)
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Leave it
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Drop it
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Wait (at doorways or for food)
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Off (off of the couch/no jumping)
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Quiet
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Watch Me/Look
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Free (release word)
Skills We Can Teach
Dog Training Isn’t the Hard Part,
Knowing The Right Plan (For You) Is
You can Google a lot of training techniques. We are totally transparent on what we do. That’s not the hard part. The hard part, and the reason people hire us, is knowing which methods to use, when to use them, and how to tweak them for your exact situation.
You’re not just paying for techniques; you’re investing in decades of experience and knowledge of canine psychology, training techniques, and the experts who identify the plan, tailor it to you, and coach you through the whole process.
That's the difference between guessing your way through Google and actually getting results.
That’s what we bring to the table.
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Why Our Clients Trust Us
We don’t sugarcoat.
We tailor everything.
We actually get results.
Whether you're looking to train your dog to stop jumping on Grandma, or you’re dealing with something deeper, like fear, trauma, or aggression, we’ll meet you where you are, and give you the tools to move forward.
110+ five star Google reviews don't lie.