What I Do: Training Dogs for Manners, Obedience, & Mindset

 

My Mission

Connell’s Dog Training LLC is a results-oriented balanced training company. Using the full spectrum of available training approaches, my goal is to keep dogs safe, happy, and home with their families. I can help you and your dog better understand one another, so that you can enjoy life more. Recognizing that bad behavior is life-threatening for dogs and dangerous to humans, my aim is to mold dogs with the right manners, obedience, and mindset so that they are a joy to be around. I want your friends, family, and neighbors to marvel at the stunningly good behavior your dog displays, and the confidence your dog exudes. Dogs like this have far more freedom and autonomy than they would otherwise.

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Dog training isn’t just a list of tricks we teach dogs. I view training as foundational to your dog’s safety, freedom, and fulfillment, as well as your happiness and peace of mind. My approach to training focuses on the following fundamentals, in order of their priority:

  1. Manners - These are the things we can train your dog to do (or not do) without needing to be told. No jumping, counter surfing, food theft, or aggressive posturing. Waiting at doorways. The ability to walk next to a human on a loose leash. These basic manners ensure safety and are more important than formal commands.

  2. Obedience - These are the commands we teach to our dogs. Sit, down, stay, come, and any other verbally-cued behaviors are considered obedience training. These provide convenience for you and more clarity for your dog.

  3. Mindset - When dogs understand what’s expected of them, and you’re communicating through effective obedience, this happens automatically. You get a calm, happy, and confident dog that can handle stressful situations without responding with hyperactivity, fear, or aggression. Dogs don’t just act better; they feel better.