Dogs Abound

Yes! When our dogs don't comply, the vast majority of the time it is because they simply do not understand, OR they are worried about the consequences. Reframing how we look at our dogs' behavior can change everything. If you need help with your dog's "stubborness" or "defiance", please reach out. We can help! [email protected]

Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from Dogs Abound! Do you have pics of your dog under the tree or having other holiday fun? Show us in the comments!

Next in our "Meet Our Trainers" series is our Training Manager at Dogs Abound, Courtney. Have you and your dog worked with Courtney before? We'd love to hear about it in the comments! Get to know Courtney: Courtney received her degree in Wildlife Biology in 2011 before entering the dog world in 2014. She is passionate about educating clients on the least intrusive, minimally aversive training methods and management practices, taking both the dog and the human needs into cons...ideration. With her own dogs, Courtney has dabbled in tricks titles, obedience, and nose work. They enjoy getting out in nature, hiking, and camping as often as they can. Courtney's experience and specialities: -CPDT-KA certified trainer since 2016 -Fear Free certified trainer since 2018 -5 years experience working with exotic animal sanctuaries, museums, and zoos -Specializes in moderate to severe canine fear, anxiety, stress, reactivity, and aggression Courtney has 2 dogs: Ted, dachshund, 8 and Zeke, pit bull, 6.

Welcome to the first post in our "Meet Our Trainers" series! First up is the owner and co-founder of Dogs Abound, Liz. Liz grew up in North County San Diego and has worked with animals her entire life. She founded Dogs Abound in 2013 and loves teaching her clients how to build a stronger bond with their dogs. Liz loves traveling the country instructing and coaching, and most of all, competing in agility with her own dogs where they have graced the podium many times. Liz's exp...erience and specialities include: -10 years as a CPDT-KA certified trainer -Founded Dogs Abound training program in 2013 -Nationally recognized agility competitor and instructor -Specializes in behavior modification, aggression, and sport foundations Liz currently has 4 dogs in her family: -Forest, mixed breed, 13 -Phineas, mixed breed, 10 -Beatrix, Border Collie, 6 -Rhoen, Border Collie, 2

Did you know? Our trainers know their stuff! Every trainer on the Dogs Abound team holds a minimum of one professional certification from: -The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) -The Fear Free Animal Trainer Program... -The Animal Behavior College (ABCDT) Learn more or schedule a free training evaluation for you and your dog at https://www.dogsabound.com.

Walks should be enjoyable for your dog, not a battle of the wills. If your dog gets to have fun on his walks and exert energy by sniffing and exploring, it will ultimately effect his mental well-being for the better. Get off the beaten path and let your dog enjoy his "dog time"!