I believe in calm, but firm training, with your energy, body language, and tone of voice being your most useful tools.

Dogs NEED walks for exercise, for mental stimulation, to gather information, to practice social skills, as a potty break, and because it’s a primal need. You MUST walk your dog at least once each day.

I totally agree with Cesar Millan's concept of “exercise first, discipline second, and affection last” as the way to a confident, happy and mentally healthy dog.

There are many different types of training equipment and tools available to train your dog. You should use what works best for both of you without causing discomfort to either of you.

I absolutely feel that you should not give your dog a command unless you plan to follow through without hesitation or negotiation… Just do it!

Training is a process. You need to be the leader for your dog through patience, respect, and most importantly CONSISTENCY.

I am an Obedience Instructor and must stress NOT a Behaviorist. I may be able to help or give you suggestions for minor behavioral problems, but not with major issues such as aggression, separation anxiety, extreme fear, etc. I will refer you to someone else or try to get answers for you if your dog has these types of issues.