What I Teach
The Four Sacred Directions balance the world in many indigenous cultures. Four Paws, Four Directions emphasizes positive dog training that facilitates the social and spiritual relationship between dogs and their human companions.  My philosophy emphasizes positive methods that are proven to give dogs confidence and produce an enthusiastic responsiveness to their owners.  I train clients in the use of the clicker and offer a reward based training method.  My force-free methods teach owners and dogs how to work harmoniously together.  Dogs learn life skills and good manners -- everything that a canine good citizen should have -- and humans learn effective ways of communicating with their canine partners.  I adhere to the professional standards for dog trainers recommended by the Delta Society.  

Recommended Reading List
    Delta Society, Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective,
        Humane Principles (2001)
    Pam Dennison, Idiot's Guide to Positive Dog Training (2nd Ed.)
    Jean Donaldson, The Culture Clash   
    Patricia B. McConnell, For the Love of a Dog
    Pat Miller, The Power of Positive Dog Training
    Karen Pryor, Don't Shoot the Dog!