Is walking your dog stressful? Does your dog pull you down the street, lag way behind or react to every passing dog or person? Do you have to wake up early or stay up late to walk your dog and avoid encountering other dogs or humans?

With the Walk Doctor program, I will show you how to train your dog to walk politely next to you without marking, pulling, lagging or exhibiting any other unacceptable behaviors. In the first session you will learn the ins and outs of the structured walk, including the concepts of thresholds and auto-sits, and the importance of the handler’s body language and energy. By establishing leadership with proper tools, techniques and our training philosophy, you will learn how to create an unspoken connection with your dog so you can finally enjoy a peaceful walk. At the end of the session, we will put all of this into action with a walk around your neighborhood.

In the second session, you will apply what you and your dog have learned to the “real world” at high distraction areas (Greenlake Park, pet stores, etc.). You will learn the common mistakes folks make with the walk, such as waiting too late to give the dog information, and how to avoid them.