Tested and Certified in Dog Training and Behavior:
Sheila ( the owner) is a certified, fear-free dog trainer and behaviorist. She has trained thousands of dogs, using the most scientifically-proven, positive methods in dog ethology. She was mentored by, and receives continued education from Dr. Lore Haug, a Veterinary Animal Behaviorist, which is the most highly educated animal professional (an animal psychiatrist), of which there are only about 50 in the entire country.
She is also certified in veterinary fear-free methods which help animals have less anxiety during vet visits.
History: Her career with animals started 30 years ago at the Minnesota Zoo, where the focus was working with the animals’ wiring, and providing them with the most fulfilling, natural environments and enrichment as possible.
In 2010, she started partnering with Dr. Lore Haug as a behavior modification coach to help clients’ dogs with complex behavior issues. Since then, she has partnered with many other area veterinarians whose clients need specialized help.
Training Method: Positive, reward-based training methods that strengthen the bond between the owner and dog, making it fun for the dog and family, while getting the results you want.
Philosophy: NO obedience training should ever break a dog’s spirit. We always work WITH the dog and his/her individual temperament/wiring. Most dogs want nothing more than to please us. To win our affection and praise. We have brought them into our world of concrete and unfamiliar sights and sounds. The least we can do is help them understand, in a loving and non-threatening way, what we expect of them. In return, they give us the unconditional love and loyalty that only they can do.
Science has proven that fear and punishment-based methods are NOT only unnecessary, but are counterproductive, meaning they can cause a host of other problems that aren’t worth the risk.
Not only are dogs trained negatively more likely to get defensive and/or aggressive, but that’s no way to live….in fear. You want a relaxed dog that believes the world, and the people in it, are good.
Responsibility: Training the owner is crucial to the success of the dog.
We owe it to our dogs to see the world from their point of view. Anxiety and behavior problems result when they are left to fend for themselves in deciding how to decipher and live in our world. Imagine going to your first day on the job and there is no clearly defined role for you, no structured set of rules, and yet people seem upset that you don’t seem to intuitively understand what is expected of you. The difference is you can ask questions, or call and vent to a loved one about your frustration. Dogs can only bark, dig or chew when stressed, which creates more tension between owners and their dogs, and a vicious cycle ensues.
Convenience: With Houston traffic only getting worse, getting the dog to class has become one more hassle nobody needs, so having a mobile training company where she and her trainers work around YOUR schedule and come to you makes your life easier! Plus, dogs learn best in their own environment, where they feel safe and comfortable. It also allows all family members to be involved, rather than having one more night with no family togetherness. If everyone in the family is being consistent with the training methods, this will provide the dog a secure, relaxed environment with little confusion.
Rates: Rates vary, depending on your location, so please provide an address, or at least your general vicinity, for pricing information.
Scheduling: You can schedule a phone consultation or training session during the weekdays, evenings, and weekends at your convenience by:
Going to the home page and clicking on the black rectangle at the top “Book an appointment.”
Feel free to email or call as well. Because we are usually in training sessions, our call-back hours can be a bit unconventional, so please allow 24 hours for a response.
References: Available upon request and/or go to the testimonials section of this website.
Phone: 281.770.3250
Email: [email protected]
Locations served: Fulshear, Katy, Richmond area
