Our approach to dog training is based in teaching humane and effective techniques to both dogs and their owners, or handlers. With over twenty years of experience, Lorenzo’s Dog Training Team has developed training programs to fit every need from police and security dogs, to beloved family pets. Our training style incorporates the proven and accepted principles of balance and positive influence. Our certified, professional trainers possess a genuine love for dogs and a commitment to improving the relationships between dogs and their owners.

Evaluate

In most cases, we begin our training programs with a one-on-one evaluation, either at our facility, or
preferably, in your home. This involves a question-and-answer session, an opportunity to hear your
story to discover the individual needs of you and your dog, and careful observation of your dog's
behavior. At this point, it is particularly important for our trainer to observe your dog's interaction
with you and other family members. Since all of our training programs are custom designed to meet
your specific needs, the evaluation process is a critical first step to achieving serious results.

Unlike pet store training, we do not offer group classes prior to our basic obedience courses. Our
tailored coursework will address the issues observed during your dog's behavioral evaluation. Over a
minimum of five, weekly sessions, you and your dog will learn incredible new ways to interact with one
another that will be mutually rewarding, yet seriously effective. During each session, you will have
continued opportunities to discuss the training and your further observations.

Educate

Professional dog training is essential to help dogs behave in ways that
humans find acceptable, help keep them safe, and provide for the safety
of people and other animals. Due to our extensive knowledge of breeds
and our understanding of typical canine behavior, we can confidently
identify your dog's primary behavorial issues and help you to better
understand your dog. Quite often, dogs are not fully responsible for some
of their undesirable behavior. Many times, their owners unknowingly
contributed to their situations, either by over-punishing, creating
unnecessary stress, or simply by not gaining their dog's respect. We
educate dog owners during the training process so that they can address
their own behavior and modify their actions to correct the situation.

The most successful dog training programs boil down to effective and consistent communication. Dog
owners are taught to communicate to their dogs which behaviors are desirable, and which ones are
incorrect and undesirable. Since dogs are pack animals and are highly social, they respond very well to
classic conditioning. We do not employ the use of clickers, toys, or food rewards. Correct, desired
behaviors are reinforced through positive influence and physical praise. Incorrect behaviors are ignored,
which teaches dogs to try another behavior to elicit the praise that they seek. At certain points, nearly all
dogs will test their handlers' dominance. They may intentionally disobey a command or display undesired
behaviors that will require corrections. Our corrections range from stern, verbal language, such as "NO!",
to leash corrections that are delivered quickly and humanely, accompanied by a verbal command. We
never administer any types of physical punishment. Punishing dogs that may not understand what is
being asked of them is both unfair and inhumane.

We recommend beginning training with your puppy at eight weeks
of age. This is the prime time for your dog to learn training principles,
as well as human social skills.Consistency patience is crucial for any
training to be successful. We teach owners the importance of patiently,
and consistently communicating
to their dogs.

We also teach owners how to understand and interpret their dog's efforts to communicate with them. This is important because dogs that are stressed, overly excited, nervous, or fearful may not properly respond to training. If dog owners are unable to recognize these emotions in their dogs, they may begin to feel frustrated or impatient, which will further complicate the training process.

Call or email Lorenzo's Dog Training Team, today, to schedule your evaluation. 866.436.4959

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