Training your dog should be an enjoyable experience for you both. The more you understand about how your dog thinks and learns, the more effectively you can communicate. Clear communication means successful training and good behavior – with no need for force, coercion or harsh corrections.

My aim is to help people understand their dogs' developmental, social and mental needs and build a relationship with their animals based on trust and cooperation. In CWC classes, you will learn to train your dog using a reward-based method, commonly called "positive reinforcement training." While this method relies on a clicker and food, it is by no means permissive. The dogs must earn the treats by performing a behavior successfully, and their owners must figure out how best to motivate their dogs with minimal handling.

World-famous animal trainer Bob Bailey likes to say, "The dog is always right," which means the burden of training is always on the trainer. In CWC classes, you will learn lots of ways to "stack the deck" when training – to make learning fun and effective – so your dog makes the right choice and everybody wins.