Our training approach.

Our Training Approach: The 90/10 Balance

After more than 40 years of hands on experience training thousands of dogs and puppies, we have found the balance that creates the best long term results.

Dogs need to clearly understand both what is right and what is not acceptable, in a way that is fair, humane, and effective.

Our approach is:

90% reward based training
We use praise, play, food rewards, and motivation to build confidence and strengthen the behaviors you want.

10% interruption of unwanted behavior
When a dog makes an incorrect choice, we calmly interrupt and teach the correct alternative.

This creates a dog who listens happily, understands boundaries, and can behave reliably even without constant treats.

Every dog learns differently. There is no single method that works for every breed, every temperament, or every challenge. We tailor our training to the dog in front of us.

With decades of real world experience, we combine proven techniques to create clear communication, lasting manners, and a well balanced family dog.