About | PAWSitively Balanced Dog Training

ABOUT ME

MY BACKGROUND

Hey there! I'm Bryan. Thanks for visiting my page. So here's how the story goes (or "So a little about me".): I graduated with my Master of Biomedical Science and Biochemistry degree, and was totally set on becoming a medical doctor. I saw dog training as a past-time hobby, something to do while I focused on a medical career, taking on dogs only through referrals. However, the interest in my hobby grew more and more as I was able to rehabilitate dogs with severe behavioral issues such as aggression and anxiety. Changing the lives of dogs not only was for the dogs, it provided owners with relief that they can now bring their dogs out in public without worrying about the WHAT IF. This brought me immense joy, I am able to make an immediate impact on the lives of owners and their dogs without the gruesome amount of schooling required in medicine. I opened my business as a way to spread my knowledge of dog training to the public. You will never see me try to upsell you anything more than you need for your dog. In fact, I encourage you to contact as many trainers as possible to find the right one that fits you. Because what matters is what's best for you and your dog.

PERSONALIZED APPROACH

Unlike most training facilities you encounter who focuses heavily on just obedience session, my philosophy when it comes to dog training is relationship based. My goal when a dog comes to me is to first establish in the dog's mind that we are a team. In that team dynamic, the dog must see me as the captain and that it can put full trust in me to control it in any situation. When this relationship has been accomplished, obedience is easily taught because the dog naturally looks to me for guidance. I establish this relationship in multiple ways; short obedience sessions, heavy focus on play, and setting clear rules and boundaries in the home. The more I interact with the dog, the more the dog will see me as a partner and teammate rather than just a source for food. Through relationship building the dog's mindset on obedience changes from "I HAVE TO" to "I WANT TO". A POWERFUL mindset to have for any dog or human.