Mindful Dog Training
$60
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Specific behaviors to address
Responds within a day
Introduction
Dogs are fun, inspiring and useful. When we see the world through our dogs eyes, we can set them up for success. At Mindful Dog Training each dog is treated as an individual, and evaluated in their home environment. This gives me a good idea where we are starting from and likely course of action to proceed productively. Your dogs behavior is influenced by everything in their life. So I take an all inclusive approach to the dog experience. Leadership is very important, after that consider what your dogs needs are and how those fit into your life. Dog stuff is usually fun and interesting, even if it’s not what we normally do. It’s so neat to see their face light up when they love the new game or activity. Every interaction “trains” your dog. Your always shaping the way your dog sees you, and their world. By changing little things, always making things a little better, things are good. If you would like a small behavior adjustment or have a serious issue, I am glad to help.
Puppy Training for me is more than “sit, stay, come”. By understanding your dogs breed (common characteristics and activity that runs in the family), age tendencies (puppies change by the month), and who YOUR puppy is, we can set up a routine that fits you and your dog. Gear to achieving the progress you need as your dog grows. A few lessons Before a group puppy class can make that class much more fun and productive. Socialization is important, and a well behaved puppy meets & greets people (and other dogs), in a way that promotes even more socialization. We will cover how to socialize And also how to excuse ourselves from socialization. Your dog is “your dog”, you set the boundaries.
Whatever your needs, happy to help, personally, or by connecting you to appropriate other dog professionals.
Thanks for being a friend and leader for your dog,
Woody FDC cert. @ Mindful Dog Training
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Barbara F.
Oct 19, 2024
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Woody is amazing!! Let me start by saying that I don't write reviews but just the first session has been a game changer. Woody and I talked about my dogs and what was going on for over an hour so he could get a sense of my situation. We set up a time for our 1st session within 2 days. Woody's initial visit is booked for 2 hours. We spent 4 hours between working with my dogs and talking about how to make sure we all get the training we need to form a good pack with me as their leader. Using what we worked on, our first walk this morning was 100% better than I've ever seen. No reactivity, no pulling, good control...from a husky, a Shepherd, and a greyhound mix (that's 3 different dogs!). I can't recommend Woody highly enough!! If you need help with your dogs, you need him.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Destructive behavior • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Christie j.
Jul 13, 2024
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Woody is an excellent trainer!! You can’t go wrong with him. He is thoughtful in his training as well as communication with us. He has excellent dog skills and incomparable commitment. He’s amazing with our dog, Sosa. I thought we would have to rehome our dog because he had issues with potty training and obedience but woody helped us fight the fight to save Sosa. I know It was a lot of work but woody got the job done! I can’t believe how responsive Sosa is to him and how well he listens. Sosa would self harm in the cage and would tug so hard on walks and I don’t know how woody did it but he’ll sit in the kennel for hours and hours with out any noise and he has so much poise when talking a walk now. This is simply amazing! Thank u Woody!!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • I'm flexible • House training • My home, venue, etc.
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Beth C.
May 17, 2023
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Woody is very knowledgeable, punctual and professional! I was feeling like I was confused and was confusing my new rescue with my commands… like I was just a “little off”. Woody helped clear that up on the first visit. Sure enough my posture was not matching my commands. With some micro adjustments, Quincy and I had some breakthroughs. I truly appreciate what Woody has helped us accomplish so quickly. It has helped my newly adopted dog and I bond quicker and grow our connection. I will be using him again and again in the future as I continue to grow my dogs’ training skills!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Barking • Leash pulling • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.
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Chris L.
Jan 1, 2023
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Woody was amazing! We had a dog that needed fast and effective training to immediately address some concerns with a 6 year old dog we adopted only 5 days ago. Woody was on-time and quickly built trust with our dog. He was very helpful on the exact things we needed to do to get the dog to listen to us. Our dog loved him as well which was a huge bonus! We would recommend Woody to anyone looking to quickly address dog training and behavioral issues.
Overall, I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Woody again for help with dog training!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Digging • My home, venue, etc.
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Thomas P.
Nov 13, 2022
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As a disabled veteran and previous owner of well trained service dogs; Woody, is the “Yoda” of dog training! In one visit, he had our 3 month old Giant Schnauzer (Miles) obeying his/our commands! He did this all without using a leash!!!!!! Woody helped my wife and I become pack leaders and helped Miles understand his role in the pack!
Woody is an absolute professional and knows the psychology of dogs extremely well! Additionally, Woody’s prices are fabulous! He is not trying to “hustle” anyone and sign the client up for unneeded training or lengthy contacts!
Woody is very kind and extremely positive; he is someone you can trust! Please, call Woody and watch him transform your dog into an amazing member of your pack!!!!!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Biting • House training • Chewing • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
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Walter Woods