As a dog behavior specialist, Joann has the experience and knowledge to help!
More than just a blog on canine behavior
Joann has over 29 years of experience training dogs and working with owners on behavior issues. She has the learning and knowledge to have helped hundreds of dogs over her career as a trainer and behavior specialist. The blog is just one way to share her information. Private Consults for behavior are another.
One of the most rewarding parts of working with dogs is helping them stay in their homes with the families that love them.
Through private behavior modification programs in the owner’s home, many issues can be addressed and corrected.
We have a no-nonsense approach to helping you and your dog. You will always get the full story and it will always be realistic. You will also be able to see visible results from your efforts.
I’d be more than happy to help, Just contact me and let me know what issues you are dealing with and we can schedule a personal one to one visit
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It takes attitude
Did you ever see one of those people that can ask your dog to do anything, and they just blindly obey, leaving you stupefied? You asked, asked, and asked again with no response from your dog and here comes this stranger and viola, obedience. Did you ever go through training sessions and come away completely
Clear communication
It always amazes me when people get a new puppy or dog, one of the first things they do it take it home and tell it to “sit”. Inevitably, they are amazed when the dog doesn’t perform accordingly. Isn’t that a normal part of being a dog? We, as humans, have to remember that these
Tips for a misbehaving dog
As a dog trainer and behaviorist, there are certain issues that I am asked about on a consistent basis. While each dog and each situation has nuances that make it unique, there is advice and tasks/training that can be done in each and every case that will help. I received a call today that is
Counter-surfing
Roasted turkey, fresh baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh baked pies; these are the many delights that await the coming holiday season. This time of year brings lots of entertaining with lots of food. It is also the time of year where disaster can strike a festive holiday meal as the lovable family dog
Beware “free” advice
Having a dog presents itself with lots of different issues, from potty training, to chewing, loose leash walking, even various degrees of aggression. Also, as an owner, you have lots of questions and need answers. The answers to those questions could and likely will have an impact on your relationship with your dog and your
Treat Bags – Benefit and Drawback
Treat bags are wonderful things. They make it easy to grab a treat during training. They keep dog treats and crumbs out of the washing machine from the pockets where you last had the treats. They are convenient and people love them for training. So what could be wrong? As a trainer, I recognize the
