Dog Behavior Specialist

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

Customers reviews

I cannot express just how fortunate I am to have found Joann and her excellent training. In 6 sessions of puppy class my 5 mo. old puppy Rico has earned his AKC Star Puppy Award! We have now graduated into OE1 and I'm excited to see how far we can go! Joann is exceptionally knowledgeable and patient. Beyond happy with Pack Leader Behavior and Training and would highly recommend Joann to anyone seeking training.

client

Working with Joann has made a world of difference. Joann is TOPS! She works with the owners and dogs in a very patient manner. She really understands dogs mannerism and she gets results. She has even come out to our house a number of times to work on items we requested. Joann is the Best Dog Whisperer there is. Doesn't matter what type of dog Joann does really make a difference. She obviously has a true passion to train dogs. She believes in the owner having a relationship with their dogs and all her training is based on this premise.

client

My dog and I share an inseparable bond and she makes me laugh more than I ever have before. that is because of Joann's teachings. Joann teaches the owners how to communicate and enjoy life to the fullest with their dogs.

Kendra

student

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Behavior

Taking treats gently

One important thing that dogs must learn is how to take treats from people gently. When taking a treat, there should be very minimal or no sensation of teeth on the person’s hand, much less any type of pinch or bite. To combat this, I have heard many people give treats to their dog while

Training Tips

Remove “NO” from your vocabulary

Dogs are great. They are so exciting and fun when we bring them into our home. If they are a new puppy, there are so many firsts and you revel in seeing them grow and learn. If they are a shelter/rescue (or older) dog, you feel the overwhelming feeling that you just did something fantastic

Behavior

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

Behavior

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

Behavior

My dog knows

As a trainer, there are some things that I hear all the time and some basic misunderstandings with clients between their view of things and mine. (And I inevitably get myself in trouble because of it). My dog “knows it” is one that always trips me up. When I hear that, I chuckle to myself

Dog Breed Tips

All dogs need exercise

We all know that dogs need exercise. Some dogs need more than others. Some giant breeds are very much couch potatoes and 10 minutes of exercise is more than enough. Then you have your dogs like Labradors. . .they never seem to get enough There is a right amount and a wrong amount for a