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Canine Mind graduates: "Being patient and polite really pays off!"

Canine MindŽ: The Smart Trainers

Welcome to Canine Mind, where we focus on getting inside the canine mind
(and heart) to train according to the way each individual dog thinks, learns, and responds. We use positive, pain-free, dog-friendly techniques to get lasting results and make dogs and their people happy.

Scroll down on this page to find out why it's important to train your dog.
Click on the topics at left to learn about positive training techniques;
meet our training staff; read what our clients have to say;
get information on classes and behavior evaluations;
and find out how to contact us.

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CANINE MIND NEVER USES OR RECOMMENDS
ELECTRIC SHOCK, CHOKE CHAINS, PRONG COLLARS,
OR LEASH CORRECTIONS.

Why train your dog?

Recent analysis of animal shelter intake questionnaires revealed that 96% of dogs who end up in shelters never received any formal obedience training. Only a small minority of dogs are surrendered because of life circumstances such as divorce or death in the family. Most dogs are surrendered because of behavior problems that can be easily prevented or corrected using positive, dog-friendly techniques.

Training your dog is essential, not optional. A well-trained dog is happier and healthier and is a pleasure to live with. A well-trained dog is welcome in more places, has more privileges, and makes many more friends than an untrained dog. A well-trained dog contributes to society by becoming a "dog ambassador," demonstrating the polite behavior, affection, and trustworthiness of which all dogs are capable.

Training is fun for both dogs and humans. You and your dog will become "bilingual," learning how to communicate across species lines and bonding on a new level. You'll meet other dogs and people who love dogs, and you'll have a great time.

Training should begin as early as possible, preferably at 8 to 10 weeks of age, and continue at least through the dog's entire first year. But it's never too late to start training, and it's never too late to retrain your dog using fun, dog-friendly techniques. You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

Training can be a springboard to other activities, such as dog sports (agility, flyball, tracking, rally-o), competition (novice and utility obedience), and social work (animal-assisted therapy, search and rescue, humane education). These activities will enrich your life, your dog's life, and the life of your community.

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Train with your BRAIN, not PAIN

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