Obedience Training

This program is for dogs over six
months of age. Even the friendliest, most
lovable dog in the world can be more
than a handful if not properly trained. In
fact, sometimes it's the most outgoing
and exuberant dogs that are the hardest
to control. But regardless of your dog's
personality type you want her to be a
good citizen who is always welcome to
share your space.

Advanced On and Off Leash Training
Some people choose to continue working
with professional instruction as their dog
advances on to more difficult tasks and
challenging environments, such as remaining
well controlled outside and in the face of
increasing distraction. Some wish to train off
leash. The Trained Canine is always happy to
work with you on these goals!
For moral and legal reasons The Trained
Canine will only undertake off leash training
with a dog that is already well disciplined in
the basics and in a safe enclosed
environment. The duration of training along
with the goals of the owner should be
discussed during an in person evaluation.

Day Training
Lots of people today are too busy to devote the necessary
amount of time to their dogs to get them trained and
well-behaved. Standard in-home training consists of once
weekly lessons that you practice and reinforce on a daily
basis. If you choose the Day Training option we will come
to your home 3 to 4 times a week while you are at work
or busy doing something else and do the heavy lifting for
you. You still need to participate once a week to get up to
speed but your dog gets the benefit of learning directly
from the expert most of the time.

Aggression & Anxiety
More challenging are dogs that have what could be
referred to as personality disorders or emotional
disturbances. These are dogs that display
aggression, nervousness & anxiety, or a mixture of
both. Such dogs are potentially dangerous to you,
your family and your friends. Dogs that suffer from
separation anxiety or phobias are included in this
category.
There is no one reason why a dog may develop
anti-social behavior. A lack of proper socialization
as a puppy is often a factor. So, too, is a dog's
natural temperament and exposure to previous
trauma. Don't make the mistake of hoping that
these types of problems will simply disappear or
be outgrown. Fearfulness and aggression usually
escalate over time and become triggered ever more
easily.