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With a simple proven training method, let us show you how to help gain balance with you and your dog! I am looking forward to working with you and your pack!
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Servicing Pittsburgh PA, Cincinnati OH, Washington D.C., Boston MA & Minneapolis MN Properly trained, a human can be a dog's best friend is not just our business motto, it's our entire philosophy! Half of the problem with trying to train a dog, is people aren't quite sure on how to communicate with them, and that is where we come in. We are here to help you start to regain some peace and happiness back into your home. All of our training is in home, private one-on-one sessions, that are personalized to fit your family, dog, and lifestyle needs. Our solutions to your dog's behavioral problems will be straight forward, obtainable, and understandable. I can assure you your dog will be in the best of hands, just take a look at our reviews and testimonials and you will see for yourself! Servicing Pittsburgh PA, Nashville TN, Wilmington NC

10/29/2026

My dogs love to run, chase, and play. I want them enjoying that life for as long as possible, and I pay attention to what happens after the game, too.

Rest, recovery, and their feeding routine are part of the picture. Here I'm adding Canine Keeps Roscoe's Balanced Blend to the bowl. Taking care of my dogs matters just as much as getting outside and having fun with them.

10/29/2026

R.I.P. to the greatest dog in the world, and this was one of my favorite tricks he knew. You can’t imagine how many times this came in handy 😂

10/29/2026

P.S. Crunch is totally fine, but here is the god's honest truth.

Stealing and demanding toys from other dogs is not acceptable. Barking at him so he gets up to leave the toy, isn't acceptable, and it's really rude towards Roscoe. That being said, you don't have to wait for your other dog to set a boundary, you can do it yourself, and you absolutely should.

I think I must've snagged some of his ear when I grabbed him, but he will live, and he won't be trying to bark at Roscoe to steal an item. That behavior would have eventually led to resource guarding in the future.

10/28/2026

When you have an anxious powerful dog that is making decisions, they will make the wrong ones.

His initial reaction to people was to lunge, bark, and say stay the f away. But you could see when that didn’t happen at the beginning of the video, he looks at his dad like what do I do now?

He shouldn’t be in that position to make that decision in the first place, which is why training is so important. I let him pull sniff and do whatever on the leash for the first while, let him see that I’m just a dude that’s taking you on a walk. As he started to loosen up, we were eventually able to play ball for a few minutes, but this MF was hunting neighbors so the ball was relatively short lived.

Then we started the prong collar training. What happened here happens in most cases, there is apprehension towards using the prong collar, but Kevin has pulled his owners to the ground multiple times, tries to go after the neighbor dogs and reacts towards the neighbors, it’s a non negotiable in my eyes especially if the family is, older than me.

One of my favorite parts of the day, is the dad watches his dog train and he can’t believe it, and then I take the prong collar off and do 2 things. One show him how it works, feels, and the rules with it. Two, show him how much more force is needed on a martingale, which isn’t fun for his shoulder and not fair to the dog.

When I go back, I expect Kevin shall be my friend right away, and we can build on the progress.

10/27/2026

Does your puppy notice when you slow down, or do they keep trucking like you're not attached?

Add a few speed changes to your heel practice. Walk a little faster, slow down, and reward your dog for adjusting with you. The important part is that they're choosing to match your pace and paying attention to where you are.

10/27/2026

Crunch has had an interesting health journey. A rescue dog that was neutered at 8 weeks, so I'm trying my best to make sure that I give him the best in every aspect.

We started on fresh food, and he did good. I switched him to Raw food, and he did better. Better coat, energy, and much better p**ps. (Your dog's p**p tells you a lot about their health fyi)

I couldn't be happier with We Feed Raw, and I hope that your dog loves it too.

Questions about making the switch?

10/27/2026

Most people panic when it comes time to potty their dog when it’s raining and subconsciously teach their dog that rain = bad. I have yet to meet a person that has melted in the rain, so the best advice that i can gove you is to put on an old pair of clothes, get outside, and go have some fun with your dog in the rain. Dogs are the best teachers of all, so bring their best friend along and watch how all of the sudden, your dog no longer cares about the rain.

10/26/2026

One of the loudest MF's I've worked with, and funny enough we had another session today.

This boy has come so far, and I couldn't be more proud of his mom and the effort she put in. Jax went from a reactive psycho, to an incredible dog. His mom today at the lesson said, If you were to ask me a few months ago If I could ever think he would get to this point, I would say no way.

Today, not filmed yet in this video, he spent the whole lesson with Crunch, and greeted another dog. He has no social skills yet, and that's fine we will teach him how that side of the coin works. He was able to sniff, be sniffed, which is a bigger deal, and coexist with the other dogs while staying cool calm and collected.

5 things made this possible, and I break this down for all reactive dogs.

1. Management. you have to manage your dog's life better so they aren't reactive in all areas, and with this also comes our daily cycle.
2. Communication. We spent a boatload of time on his obedience, and it's freaking stellar.
3. Fulfillment. Find what your dog loves to do, and put the time in. They need a job to do, and if you don't give them one, you can't take away their current employment, which is being a reactive PIA.
4. The Word no. You have to find what your dog deems valuable and teach them that no comes with consequences.
5. Reintroduction. Which is where we are at today.

A lot of dogs in our program are/were reactive. The bottom 90% of dogs are fairly easily addressed. That top 10% of dogs, the dogs that truly love scoping out and reacting, take more time. His mom put in the time, and put in the effort and guess what? She now has the dog that she wants, and can do so much more with him.

10/26/2026

Don't grab treats when your dog starts to bark out the window.

First, stop the behavior. Say “no,” correct if needed, and make it clear that barking is not the answer. You need to be able to do this inside your home before expecting your dog to handle it outside, especially if you are working with reactivity.

Then, once the barking has stopped, show your dog what you want them to do instead. That may be going to place, sitting quietly, checking in with you, or moving away from the trigger.

The timing matters. Break those two steps apart so the reward is connected to the calm behavior that follows, not the barking that happened first.

Do not leave your dog in limbo after telling them “no.” Stop the unwanted behavior, then give them a clear path to success.

10/26/2026

Teach your dog what the leash means before you expect them to walk nicely on it.

This dog starts the session pulling ahead. When I work with him, we break things down and practice following my direction. Before worrying about a perfect heel, he needs to understand how to move with the person holding the leash.

A prong collar still requires teaching. Clipping on a different piece of equipment does not explain the exercise to your dog. Your timing, handling, and ability to make the next step clear all matter.

Start with short, manageable repetitions. Give your dog a chance to understand what you are asking, then build from there. The goal is a walk you can do together, without making every trip down the sidewalk a pulling contest.

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Tuesday	9am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	9am - 9pm
Friday	9am - 9pm
Saturday	9am - 9pm
Sunday	9am - 9pm

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