K-9 Agility & Obedience LLC

We had an initial no-charge meeting to discuss what I needed and wanted to accomplish and a bit about the trainer's methods, the cost and both of our expectations. During six following hour-plus training sessions we went over a number of different commands and behavior patterns on which I was encouraged to work independently with my dog between the sessions. Ginger went from bad leash manners and difficult to control to very responsive and well mannered during the course of these lessons. Having been a parent and also trained horses and mules professionally in my earlier days, I found the methods ideal--mild discipline and 'attention getting' but no abusive or harsh treatment. When Ginger graduated from Basic Obedience I felt I could take her anywhere on a leash and expect good behavior and for her to be no danger to herself or anyone else. This was my goal and it was met very well. Reinforcement of good behavior and performance to command is by treats and lavish praise. Corrections are seldom more than a vocal indication of displeasure, 'no' or a mild growling sound and then repeat the action until it is done properly. In six sessions, Ms Armstrong was never late and was patient with me when I was slow to 'get' how to do certain ways of handling my dog and showing her what I wanted. However she has high standards and makes sure both the student and the dog attain them. This is good!
She would have come to my home but there are other dogs present which would have created a distraction and interference so we selected a public place where there is room to work and generally not too much interference.