Dogs can be motivated to behave in the way we want in order to get what they want – our attention, praise and acceptance - simply through our relationship with them. Canine behavior and dog psychology must be central factors in determining how best to establish a relationship with and train a particular dog.
CompliantK9 utilizes relationship-based and positive reinforcement training techniques used by behavior specialists and widely recognized dog experts like Dr. Ian Dunbar, Karen Pryor, Suzanne Clothier, and yes – even Cesar Millan! – combined with canine behavior and dog psychology to determine the training tools and methods that will best serve the needs of your dog and your lifestyle.
Training sessions are like productive play sessions for you and your dog, and are the foundation for a life-long bond of trust and cooperation. You and your dog will learn how to bring out the best in each other, with you confidently leading the way.
Services
As of August 2009, CompliantK9's private lessons and group
classes will be held at The Local Bark, Sacramento-area's premiere playcare, boarding and training
facility located in Rancho Cordova. Visit www.LocalBark.com
or call 916.638.3880 for location and information about this full-service dog
resort.
Leadership &
Obedience Consultation – Private Session Leadership is the foundation for your relationship with your
dog. As a pack animal, your dog's happiness and sense of well-being depends on
your ability as a "pack leader." In this private hands-on session
with you and your dog, you will learn how to speak the language of leadership
in a way your dog understands. You will also learn how to teach your dog
obedience commands such as sit, sit/stay, down, down/stay, come, heel, and go
to your bed; all essential skills for a well-mannered and secure canine
companion. We will address any nuisance behaviors you might be having with your
dog – unruly house behavior, bad leash manners, bad greeting manners,
inappropriate chewing or barking – and how to fix them. You will learn a lot in
this session!
Session Fee: $200
Puppy Skills & Socialization Group Class
This class teaches the foundations of Dog
Leadership for owners, and emphasizes prevention of common behavior problems
and teaching good manners in the early temperament stages. Puppies will learn
to socialize, and owners will learn positive-reinforcement methods to help
puppy become a compliant, well-mannered adult dog.
Visit www.LocalBark.com for class schedules, fees, and
registration information.
Boarding School
Training Programs
CompliantK9’s relationship with The Local Bark allows us to
offer board-and-train programs where we train your dog and then teach you how
to maintain and strengthen what your dog has learned. Visit www.LocalBark.com for information about
these programs.
About Ann
Ann King, Certified Dog Obedience Trainer and owner of
CompliantK9, is a life-long dog owner and has worked with dogs in rescues and
shelters for almost 20 years. Ann, formerly a corporate communications
and marketing professional, left her 'real job' to pursue her passion of all things dog and
received her training certification from AnimalBehaviorCollege. In addition to
training paying clients, Ann volunteers her services helping to rehabilitate
shelter dogs, giving them the best chance possible at finding and staying in
their ‘forever home’. Ann is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
(APDT), the largest and most influential association of its kind.
Email Ann at
info@compliantk9.com.
Dex
The greatest dog in the world.
Dexter, 1990 - 2008
Ann and Sierra
I rescued Sierra and am still working with her on some 'issues'. Her main job is to keep an eye on my kids, which she does enthusiastically.
