I am always asked what the worse dog is and my response is always the same. I say, it's the nervous excited dog with the tense anxious owner. Anxiety creates controlling behaviors in humans which is seen as weakness by animals, making them nervous in your presence.

Nervous dogs make bad decisions and quickly learn how aggressive displays can
control things. Once a dog shows aggression the humans usually become more anxious leading to more nervous decisions from the dog. Breed does not drive this cycle, energy does.

If you give me ten dogs who are not getting proper fulfillment and discipline I will show you ten different symptoms related to breed characteristics. Bully breeds and herding breeds can become aggressive easier than a lab but they will all be out of balance without exercise.

Training is more about understanding what your dog needs than teaching him to sit. Bad behavior is the only way your dog has to tell you how unbalanced he feels inside. Listen to the message and fulfill your dog.

There are times when a dog's behavior seems beyond repair, or is simply too intense to help in his current environment. Intense fear or aggression can be challenging issues to deal with and you may have been told euthanasia is your only option. I think differently.

Dogs at this level need a strict regiment of exercise, discipline and structure to reprogram their old ways. The structure offered here with me and my dogs helps create a sense of balance through mental and physical fulfillment. My rules never allow for aggression, nervousness or over excitement and the constant reinforcement of these rules helps teach your dog how to make better decisions with a calm mind.

This is not a boot camp and I am not returning a perfect dog - I am returning a BALANCED dog who has learned a better way to live in our world. The reason boot camps have limited success is they focus on obedience and not balance. The real secret to a happy, well behaved dog is using the rules of the pack to provide balance with simple, basic commands for clarity.

Programs include extensive follow up in your home - and sessions here with me and my dogs. For the rehab process to be effective your dog must come home to exercise, proper communication and structure. If things in his environment don't change then he can quickly fall back into his old ways. If you are looking for a quick fix you are looking in the wrong place as behavior change takes time and patience.

Unlimited follow up is available when you come to me to ensure you understand how to apply the new rules.

Space for rehabilitations is very limited. For the benefit and safety of your dog I only take 2 dogs per rehabilitation period so call and sign up today. Balance is only a phone call away.

• 2 week - $750 (includes 2 in home follow up visits)
• 4 week - $1350 (includes 4 in home follow up visits)
• 6 week - $1800 (includes 6 in home follow up visits)