PRUDENT K9 TRAINING

I first discovered my passion for dog training while working through issues with my Chow/Lab mix, Bear. Later, I honed my skills and tackled new challenges with my German Shepherd, Kilo. However, soon after teaching my own dogs everything I thought they should know I found I was still eager to keep training... I sought to train dogs with different issues and signed up to foster for a local animal rescue. Fostering provided me with the unique opportunity to grow as a trainer and aid misguided dogs on their paths to their forever homes. They taught me, and continue to teach me, how to best meet their needs using strong leadership, structure, clear expectations and accountability... When I started, I set out to use pure-positive methods: rewarding good behaviors and ignoring bad behaviors. However, very quickly I found myself following my dog's lead as I waited for my dog to offer me behaviors I wanted or voluntarily stop behaviors I did not want. These methods left me with no control..

Also known as: Prudent K9 Training, LLC

Primary location: Springfield United States