I Believe dog training is an everyday, all day thing. I want you to get rid of the notion that 15 minutes twice a day is enough to train a dog. While I know that method can teach a dog to sit stay and heel, it can’t teach a dog to mind his manners in all situations. I want you to get ready to make your dog do things all day. He will learn to sit for dinner, stay still while meeting new people and a variety of every day things to make him a great pet. I will be asking you to do short training sessions, but we will be adding a lot of stuff that you can do in the course of your day. I will also be asking you to take your dog out more, as well as spending time playing with your dog. All of this will be training!! In order to train a dog to be part of our lives we must include him in our lives. If he is to meet strangers nicely, he must meet strangers. If he is to ride in car well, he must go in the car often. Get ready to change the way you think about training and get ready to make your best friend know he is your best friend!!

About Leslie

I grew up in a pet and wildlife loving family and have shared my entire life with dogs. My dog education started at 16 when I attended my first course in small and large animal care. I then worked in a kennel and grooming shop until graduating high school. My boss there was a dog trainer, and the rest is history. Since then I have worked many dog-related jobs, served an apprenticeship as well as attending numerous seminars. I now share my life with my husband, a daughter and 4 rottweilers. I am completely devoted to furthering my education. This is a field I believe will continue to change and grow. I believe it is no longer possible to deal with dog problems the old fashioned way. I feel canine behavior is a living thing that must be re-examined again and again over the years. I hope you enjoy learning about your best friend as much as I do.

I am a member of Gulfstream Rottweiler Club, Indian River Dog Training Club, The PBGV Club of America and  I also enjoy  competing in AKC events.