Dog Training Methods and Approach

Jason teaches a reward/play based system of ”first command response” dog training which emphasizes cooperation, trust and utilizes a dog’s natural instincts as a foundation for teaching all obedience behaviors. Your dog will learn in the most optimal way to happily and enthusiastically respond to your commands!  All training techniques used in this program are humane, effective, fun and rewarding for both dog and handler. Jason’s dog friendly approach to the art and science of dog training also aims to improve and refine the communication system between dog and human making training much easier.

Rather than simply replicating the standard behaviorism model which is the prevailing “go-to” formula in today’s dog training  industry, Jason’s comprehensive understanding of behavioral science informs his approach to appreciate the importance of learning environment and dynamics, cognition, the emotional state of dogs, genetics and  the role of evolutionary psychology in influencing behavior.
  • Dog friendly
  • Reward-based training
  • Food rewards, verbal and tactile praise
  • Engagement training
  • Verbal markers (Conditioned reinforcer)
  • Foot signals, hand signals, voice commands
  • No clickers
  • Developing communication systems
  • Classical conditioning
  • Operant  conditioning
  • All training techniques will naturally reinforce and enhance a trusting relationship and strong bond between dog and human
  • Practical and effective training and commands will last for your dog’s lifetime
  • No alpha role nonsense or dominance theory.