Premier Pack Dog Training

11/05/2025

You don't get change without change. It's a great quote for self improvement. But, remember that applies to your dog too.

The change you need in your dog's behavior, for its benefit and yours, may require you to give up some of the things you like doing with your dog and doing things that may not feel good on an emotional level.

Often, dogs that are in need of behavior change require a lack of freedom and more crate time so they can't practice the unwanted behavior when unsupervised and so they look to you more for direction. They may need restrictions of their acces to you, whether it be on the couch or bed or having your attention on demand. They may not be allowed to spend their walks pulling you around to sniff everything that interests them. The list goes on...

The good news is that when you see the change you need by following the protocol I would prescribe, you will, in time, allow your dog a much bigger life than would have previously been possible and make your life with your dog more enjoyable than ever before!

Trust the process and remember, to change your dog's lifestyle, you have to change its lifestyle.

To learn more about how these things can help give you the change you need in your dog's behavior, let's talk!
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11/05/2025

Kobe went from a chaotic walk looking for everything above ground level to leave his mark on and pulling hard to do so, to this effortless walk and his attention to his handler.

This alone is going to improve his and his owner's life tremendously!

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11/04/2025

Kobe, the , is here to teach him how to be easier to control and less reactive. His behavior has made it very difficult to keep him. He has responded so well to our training and has learned control and skills to make him a welcome companion.

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11/03/2025

Welcome Marley to The Premier Pack!

This 1 yo Pit Mix is a rescue from an empty house in Detroit. She was starving and sick. She has been nursed to health between the efforts of the shelter and a loving woman that adopted her. She is super sweet, but has been incredibly stressful to her new owner. She just doesn’t know how to live in a home yet. I have her in my training program now and see a very bright future for this pretty girl! 🤩

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11/03/2025

Too often, people think that they have to get their dog neutered to get it to behave better. That is the wrong reason to have that procedure done.

To make this simple.
Neuter for health and birth control reasons.
Train for behavioral reasons.

Some other things to consider:

Yes, neutering has the possibility to affect behavior. But even then, it does not give the dog any skills.

Too many people remove their dog's means of producing hormones that help its muscular and structural development too early in its growth and maturity. They are impatient about their puppy or adolescent dog not calming down yet and instead of showing the dog how to gain control, they neuter.

Many neuter their dog because their vet advised it. Keep in mind, this is a huge part of a veterinary practice's means of business, and surgery (and pills) is what they have to offer.

Finally, most of the male dogs that come to me due to behavior issues, including aggression, reactivity, and wild behavior, are neutered already.

I'm not saying "don't neuter your dog". But, my point is, do it for the right reasons. Not because you think it will be the easy way to improve your dogs behavior.

*To discuss if training is the direction you want to explore, let's talk.
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11/02/2025

"Pay your dog for not misbehaving." This is from someone taking other people's money.
You're right, it doesn't make sense and is actually very counterproductive to the relationship you should have with your dog. Don't waste your time or money such nonsense and be skeptical when you hear this stuff.

Even if you just want to run something you heard by me, reach out.

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10/31/2025

W***y, the joins The Premier Pack. Just a wonderful dog that needs to learn some skills and reliability to be an amazing pet for his family. 😀

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10/30/2025

Welcome Xena to The Premier Pack!

This is getting a great head start in life.in my Puppy Training Program!

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10/30/2025

When an energetic dog doesn't want to sit still to take pics now😆

10/29/2025

Your emotions are running on high when you bring a dog home from a shelter. You can't wait to give that poor dog a better life! Good for you!

However, you may be setting your dog up to fail by allowing yoo much freedomtoo soon. I get it, you saw the cages at the shelter that you rescued it from and think, "look at this beautiful home you can live free in now!". But keep in mind that this new dog doesn't know how to live in your home yet. As much as it plays against your emotions, you have to give it time. Give your dog structure by limiting its freedom with the use of a crate and leash. Supervise and show what is allowed and not allowed in your home to the point that you see your dog live within those boundaries, and then incrementally allow more freedom.

This will be the best thing you can do to incorporate a new dog into your home and make your life with it long-lasting and not be another dog returned to the shelter or rescue.

*If you are bringing a new dog or puppy home, you can make things so much more successful, productive, and easy by taking advantage of my new dog consultation. This will prepare you and your dog for success, while avoiding so many of the problems and frustrations that so many call me to fix later.

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10/27/2025

These gorgeous girls are 8yo "sisters" that have been in fights while h has caused them to live separate lives and caused stress in the home. Getting them to be together like this is something the owner couldn't do for some time. We're happy to see them comfortable around each other!

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